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Theodore Dreiser's "Laughing Gas".

¹Department of Anesthesiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham 35233-1924.

Anesthesia and Analgesia

|September 1, 1989

Summary

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Theodore Dreiser's play "Laughing Gas" depicts a physician's experience with nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia during World War I. This analysis explores the play's content and its significance within Dreiser's literary career.

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Area of Science:

Literary analysis
History of anesthesia

Background:

Examines Theodore Dreiser's lesser-known play, "Laughing Gas," written around World War I.
Focuses on the play's narrative concerning a physician's surgical experience under nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia.

Discussion:

Analyzes the thematic elements and literary techniques employed in "Laughing Gas."
Investigates the potential influences and context of the play within Dreiser's broader body of work.

Key Insights:

Highlights the unique exploration of anesthesia in early 20th-century American literature.
Connects the play's content to Dreiser's personal and professional life during the WWI era.

Outlook:

Suggests further research into Dreiser's dramatic works and their reception.

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Positions "Laughing Gas" as a valuable piece for understanding the intersection of literature, medicine, and history.