The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana. A Play in Five acts

Dion Boucicault's "The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana" is a compelling dramatic work that brings to life the complexities of race, identity, and social justice in 19th-century America. Set against the backdrop of the antebellum South, the play interweaves a poignant narrative of love and moral conflict with Boucicault's signature blend of melodrama and realism. Employing the conventions of the fi...