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Art and Mrs. Bottles: Or, the Return of the Puritan
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025399201
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Art and Mrs. Bottles; Or, the Return of the Puritan is a sophisticated comedy by the noted British playwright Benn W. Levy. The play explores the humorous and intellectual collision between the avant-garde world of modern art and the steadfast, traditional moral values of the early twentieth century. The narrative centers on the Bottles family, particularly the matriarch, whose practical and somewhat puritanical outlook provides a sharp contrast to the bohemian aspirations and artistic temperaments of those around her.
Levy employs sharp wit and clever dialogue to satirize the pretensions of the art world while simultaneously examining the enduring influence of moral conviction. As a significant example of British drama from the interwar period, Art and Mrs. Bottles; Or, the Return of the Puritan offers a compelling look at social class, the evolution of aesthetic tastes, and the timeless struggle between convention and creative freedom. This work remains a vibrant example of the comedy of manners genre, highlighting Levy's skill in balancing insightful social commentary with engaging, lighthearted entertainment.
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