Revolutionary Works
The Adulateur:
I wrote this play in 1772. This was my first published work, and like all my plays up until the early 1790's, it was published anonymously. It was directed towards the Governor Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts, though I did not outrightly say so. The message of this work was a foretelling of the war, which did indeed come to pass. Selections of The Adulateur appeared in the Massachusetts Spy during spring of 1772.
I wrote this play in 1772. This was my first published work, and like all my plays up until the early 1790's, it was published anonymously. It was directed towards the Governor Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts, though I did not outrightly say so. The message of this work was a foretelling of the war, which did indeed come to pass. Selections of The Adulateur appeared in the Massachusetts Spy during spring of 1772.
The Defeat:
I published this work shortly after The Adulateur, in 1773. The Defeat highlights the points of view evident in the Massachusetts Bay Colony at the time. Throughout the work, I demonstrated who the "heroes" and "villains" of the American Revolution were.
I published this work shortly after The Adulateur, in 1773. The Defeat highlights the points of view evident in the Massachusetts Bay Colony at the time. Throughout the work, I demonstrated who the "heroes" and "villains" of the American Revolution were.
The Squabble of the Sea Nymphs:
This poem, written in 1774, was, like my other works an encouragement to the American People. However, I was still required to publish my works anonymously, since any insult to the British throne carried most severe punishments. This poem recollects the event known as "The Boston Tea Party."
This poem, written in 1774, was, like my other works an encouragement to the American People. However, I was still required to publish my works anonymously, since any insult to the British throne carried most severe punishments. This poem recollects the event known as "The Boston Tea Party."
The Group:
This play, published in 1775, was my way of urging my fellow colonists to fight Britain for their freedom. Our colonies had come to America in search of liberty, and I did not believe we should only stand to the side while Britain took those newly gained liberties away from us. It was my criticism of the Intolerable Acts.
This play, published in 1775, was my way of urging my fellow colonists to fight Britain for their freedom. Our colonies had come to America in search of liberty, and I did not believe we should only stand to the side while Britain took those newly gained liberties away from us. It was my criticism of the Intolerable Acts.
The Blockheads:
This play, which I published in 1776, is my portrayal of the social and political problems in Britain. All of my plays used much symbolism in order to convey my points without bluntly stating my opinions.
This play, which I published in 1776, is my portrayal of the social and political problems in Britain. All of my plays used much symbolism in order to convey my points without bluntly stating my opinions.
The Motley Assembly:
I wrote this play in 1779, and used it to display the problems that were still present in Boston with the loyal Tories. This play was actually published in its very own pamphlet!
I wrote this play in 1779, and used it to display the problems that were still present in Boston with the loyal Tories. This play was actually published in its very own pamphlet!
Observations on the New Constitution:
This is one of my most well-known works. It was first published in 1788, and distributed by Elbridge Gerry. If I may note, for your benefit, certain people accredit this work to Elbridge Gerry, although it was written by me. From what I gather of the views in your time, though, it seems to be widely accepted as from my own hand.
This is one of my most well-known works. It was first published in 1788, and distributed by Elbridge Gerry. If I may note, for your benefit, certain people accredit this work to Elbridge Gerry, although it was written by me. From what I gather of the views in your time, though, it seems to be widely accepted as from my own hand.
Student's Notes:
If you are interested in reading any of these works, you can follow one of the links below, which can also be found in Further Reading.
The Adulateur
The Defeat
A Political Reverie
The Squabble of the Sea Nymphs
The Group
The Blockheads
The Motley Assembly
Observations on the New Constitution
If you are interested in reading any of these works, you can follow one of the links below, which can also be found in Further Reading.
The Adulateur
The Defeat
A Political Reverie
The Squabble of the Sea Nymphs
The Group
The Blockheads
The Motley Assembly
Observations on the New Constitution