Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: The New York Idea

The New York Idea is a comedy play by Langdon Elwyn Mitchell, written in the early 20th century. Set in post-Victorian New York, it explores themes of marriage, divorce, and social relationships through the lens of Philip Phillimore, a judge, and Cynthia Karslake, a spirited divorcee. The play satirizes the frivolity of elite society as characters navigate their tumultuous feelings and societal expectations, making it a notable work in American drama during the period of 1856-1911.