"Representative plays of American playwrights: 1856-1911: In Missouri" is a collection of the famous American writer Thomas August, which includes a number of outstanding works of American drama of the XIX-XX centuries. In each play, the author recreates the atmosphere of a certain period of American history, through which the main characters pass, reflecting the complex social and moral problems of his time. With the help of lively language and a deep understanding of the characters, the author transports the reader to the world of mysterious events and unpredictable origins of the plot. "Representative Plays of American Playwrights" is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the era and try to understand the deepest aspects of the American soul through the prism of the work of outstanding playwrights.