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State of the Union | Essays and Criticism

• Two Worlds: Past and Present

  In the following essay, Nannes compares State of the Union to an 1890 political play—The Senator— to explore differences in the two worlds.

• Some Clever Collaborators

  In the following essay, Gould provides background on the partnership of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the creative team behind State of the Union.

• Exploration of Relationships

  Poquette has a bachelor’s degree in English and specializes in writing about literature. In the following essay, Poquette explores the relationship of Grant and Mary Matthews in the play.

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1. State of the Union: Introduction
2. State of the Union: Summary
3. State of the Union: Howard Lindsay Biography
4. State of the Union: Characters
5. State of the Union: Themes
6. State of the Union: Style
7. State of the Union: Historical Context
8. State of the Union: Critical Overview
9. State of the Union: Essays and Criticism
   1. Two Worlds: Past and Present
   2. Some Clever Collaborators
   3. Exploration of Relationships
10. State of the Union: Compare and Contrast
11. State of the Union: Topics for Further Study
12. State of the Union: Media Adaptations
13. State of the Union: What Do I Read Next?
14. State of the Union: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. State of the Union: Pictures
16. Copyright

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