Project Gutenberg 2009-06-26 Public domain in the USA. 296 Warren, Mercy Otis 1728 1814 Columbian patriot Patriot, Columbian Otis, Mercy Moses, Montrose Jonas 1878 1934 Moses, Montrose J. The Group: A Farce Produced by David Starner, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Group: A Farce" by Mercy Otis Warren is a satirical play written in the mid-18th century during the period of the American Revolutionary War. Recognized for its critique of loyalist sentiments and British authority, this play is a notable example of early American drama that employs humor and farce to address serious political themes, reflecting the tumult and challenges of its time. In "The Group," Warren presents a cast of characters including judicial figures, military officers, and sycophants who embody the corruption and hypocrisy of loyalists in the American colonies. The narrative unfolds in two acts, initially set in a dimly lit parlor in Boston, where discussions among the characters reveal their treachery and self-serving ambitions that threaten the principles of freedom and integrity. Through sharp dialogue and incisive wit, Warren's play exposes the moral compromises of those who align themselves with the British crown, effectively showcasing the tension between patriotism and betrayal during a pivotal moment in American history. The satire serves not only as a comedic portrayal of the times but also as a call to resist oppression and uphold the fight for independence, marking Mercy Otis Warren as a significant voice in the early American literary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American drama United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama PS Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: American Literature Category: History - American Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 77511 2025-08-12T06:51:19.722433 text/html 74833 2009-06-26T15:15:16 text/html 229405 2025-08-12T06:51:25.615371 application/epub+zip 228768 2025-08-12T06:51:22.584420 application/epub+zip 91390 2025-08-12T06:51:21.240406 application/epub+zip 385369 2025-08-12T06:51:27.528401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 394128 2025-08-12T06:51:24.683411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161991 2022-09-13T14:07:20.844072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 53609 2025-08-12T06:51:19.338420 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53484 2009-06-26T15:15:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53478 2009-06-26T15:15:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22100 2025-08-12T06:51:27.664364 application/rdf+xml 12234 2025-08-12T06:51:21.740384 image/jpeg 3077 2025-08-12T06:51:21.490385 image/jpeg 22349 2009-06-26T15:15:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 153058 2009-06-26T15:15:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 22316 2009-06-26T15:15:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 226370 2025-08-12T06:51:19.734430 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 en.wikipedia