The Masque of Illinois

<p>The Masque of Illinois by Wallace Rice is a historical pageant presented in dramatic poetic form. Commemorating the rich history of Illinois the masque weaves together narratives of exploration settlement and statehood. Through allegorical characters and vivid scenes the performance celebrates the spirit and progress of the state. Originally intended for public performance it invokes the past to inspire future generations with a sense of civic pride and historical awareness. This volume offers a glimpse into early 20th-century American dramatic writing and the use of historical themes in community celebrations. A valuable resource for those interested in Illinois history and the tradition of historical pageantry.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>