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Jane Clegg - St John Greer Ervine - Bog

- A Play In Three Acts (1914)

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""Jane Clegg: A Play In Three Acts"" is a dramatic work written by St. John Greer Ervine and first published in 1914. The play centers around the character of Jane Clegg, a middle-aged woman who is trapped in a loveless and emotionally abusive marriage to her husband, Henry. Despite her husband's mistreatment, Jane is determined to keep her family together and maintain a facade of respectability in their community. However, when she discovers that Henry has been embezzling money from his employer, Jane is forced to confront the reality of her situation and make difficult choices about her future. The play explores themes of gender roles, class inequality, and the consequences of societal expectations. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by women in early 20th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165414536
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 122
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 172 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
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""Jane Clegg: A Play In Three Acts"" is a dramatic work written by St. John Greer Ervine and first published in 1914. The play centers around the character of Jane Clegg, a middle-aged woman who is trapped in a loveless and emotionally abusive marriage to her husband, Henry. Despite her husband's mistreatment, Jane is determined to keep her family together and maintain a facade of respectability in their community. However, when she discovers that Henry has been embezzling money from his employer, Jane is forced to confront the reality of her situation and make difficult choices about her future. The play explores themes of gender roles, class inequality, and the consequences of societal expectations. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by women in early 20th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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