Download or read book An Outline History of American Drama written by Walter J. Meserve and published by Feedback Theatre Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text outlines the major trends in American drama from its beginnings in the 17th century to the 1990s. Following the cultural history of the nation, the study provides an evaluation of the drama set against movements in the American theatre and its developing dramatic criticism.