New Jersey Stage 2015 - Issue 6 | Page 111

Much is known about Lincoln, and he remains one of the most popular U.S. Presidents of alltime (if not the most popular). According to abebooks.com, at least 15,000 books have been written about Abraham Lincoln. In recent years, releases such as Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln to the fantastical world of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter have found their way from bookshelves to the silver screen. According to Stahlhuth, this play serves as a reminder of Lincoln’s ability to frame arguments with his words and storytelling prowess. “Most people know about Lincoln’s sense of humor and storytelling, and this play cleverly highlights just how effective his humor could be when trying to win an argument,” she said. “The play is also a reminder that Lincoln wrote his own speeches and letters, and took complete National Geographic Presents “Lincoln’s Secret Killer?” 2015 - ISSUE 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 111