Project Gutenberg 2008-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 306 Dixon, Thomas, Jr. 1864 1946 Dixon, Thomas F. Dixon, Thomas A Man of the People: A Drama of Abraham Lincoln Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) "A Man of the People: A Drama of Abraham Lincoln" by Thomas Dixon is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. This work explores pivotal moments in the life of Abraham Lincoln, particularly during the tumultuous times of the American Civil War, focusing on Lincoln's struggles to preserve the Union and address the issues of slavery. The narrative highlights Lincoln as the central figure, facing pressures from political factions and personal convictions. The opening of the play sets the tone for Lincoln's character by showcasing his early life and relationship with his family, particularly during a moment of crisis involving his mother's illness. Young Abe, portrayed anxiously waiting outside as a doctor tends to his mother, exhibits a deep love for his family, hinting at the humility and compassion that will define his leadership. As the scene unfolds, a prophetic conversation between Lincoln and his dying mother emphasizes themes of faith, destiny, and the burdens of leadership, foreshadowing Abraham's future role as a pivotal leader during the nation’s darkest hours. This introduction paints a picture of the personal and emotional landscape that will influence Lincoln's decisions as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Drama PS Text US Civil War Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Biographies Category: History - American 249320 2025-08-10T13:20:00.548553 text/html 251337 2021-01-03T17:54:22 text/html 223089 2025-08-10T13:20:09.852473 application/epub+zip 225579 2025-08-10T13:20:03.683508 application/epub+zip 139699 2025-08-10T13:20:02.404527 application/epub+zip 409416 2025-08-10T13:20:12.938491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 456830 2025-08-10T13:20:08.966477 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317825 2022-08-12T05:32:35.148154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204321 2025-08-10T13:19:58.391554 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 204102 2021-01-03T17:54:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 204093 2021-01-03T17:54:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20742 2025-08-10T13:20:13.078452 application/rdf+xml 15485 2025-08-10T13:20:02.931547 image/jpeg 3674 2025-08-10T13:20:02.664495 image/jpeg 65225 2021-01-03T17:54:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 125806 2021-01-03T17:54:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 65203 2021-01-03T17:54:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 204324 2025-08-10T13:20:00.569531 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia