Jazz Of Patriotism: An Antiwar Play (1920)

The Jazz of Patriotism is a play written by Fanny Bixby Spencer in 1920 that explores the antiwar sentiment prevalent in the aftermath of World War I. The play follows a group of young people who are disillusioned with the government's propaganda and the glorification of war. They instead embrace jazz music and dance as a way of expressing their dissent and rejecting the traditional values of patriotism and nationalism.The characters in the play are diverse and represent different social classes and backgrounds. There is a wealthy socialite who is bored with her privileged life, a soldier who has returned from the war and is struggling with PTSD, a working-class couple who are struggling to make ends meet, and a black jazz musician who faces discrimination and racism.The play is set in New York City and features scenes in nightclubs, dance halls, and on the streets. It is a commentary on the social and political climate of the time and the disillusionment felt by many Americans after the war. The Jazz of Patriotism is a thought-provoking and provocative play that challenges the audience to question their own beliefs about war, patriotism, and the role of government in society.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.