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Representative Plays by American Dramatists 1856-1911 is an anthology curated by Montrose Jonas Moses that features a selection of important American plays from the mid-19th to early 20th century. The collection aims to showcase the diversity and growth of American drama during this transformative period, highlighting works that reflect the social, political, and cultural landscape of the time.The anthology includes plays from a variety of genres, ranging from comedy and farce to tragedy and social realism. It features the works of notable American playwrights such as William Gillette, Augustin Daly, Clyde Fitch, and others, illustrating the evolution of American theater during this time. The selected plays explore themes of love, morality, social reform, and the tensions between tradition and modernity, offering insight into the American consciousness during a period of rapid change.