Publisher's Synopsis
The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts is a play written by Israel Zangwill. The play tells the story of David Quixano, a Russian-Jewish immigrant who comes to America to escape persecution and build a new life. David falls in love with a young woman named Vera and together, they navigate the challenges of assimilating into American culture while still holding onto their Jewish heritage. The play explores themes of identity, culture, and the American Dream. It is considered a classic work of American drama and a powerful commentary on the immigrant experience. The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, immigration, and the complexities of cultural identity.1915. Zangwill was a prominent Zionist. His writings include novels, essays, poems and plays. This play has become synonymous with the American immigration experience. It is dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt, who at the time promoted a liberal immigration policy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
