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Abe Lincoln in Illinois (play)


 

Abe Lincoln in Illinois was written by the American playwright Robert E. Sherwood in 1938.

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The play, in 2 acts, covers the life of president Abraham Lincoln from his childhood through his final speech in Illinois before he left for Washington. The play also covers his romance with Mary Todd and his debates with Stephen A. Douglas and the play uses Lincoln's own words in some scenes.

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Play - Acts - President - Abraham Lincoln - Childhood - Speech - Illinois - Washington - Mary Todd - Debates - Stephen A. Douglas

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The play was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for 1937-38. In addition, the play was made into a movie in 1940 with Sherwood helping to adapt the script. See Abe Lincoln in Illinois (movie).

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Pulitzer Prize for Drama - 1937 - 38 - Movie - 1940 - Adapt - Abe Lincoln in Illinois (movie)

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