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Low Life and Other Plays
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025817002
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Low Life and Other Plays showcases the dramatic versatility and narrative wit of Mazo de la Roche, one of the most celebrated figures in Canadian literature. This collection brings together a selection of one-act plays that explore the complexities of human relationships, social standing, and individual aspirations with both humor and poignancy.
In the titular play, Low Life, de la Roche delves into the lives of characters on the margins of society, presenting a vivid and empathetic portrait of those struggling to maintain their dignity and connections in a changing urban landscape. The accompanying plays in this volume further demonstrate the author's keen ear for dialogue and her ability to craft compelling, self-contained dramas within a concise format. Moving beyond the pastoral settings often associated with her famous prose work, these plays engage with diverse themes ranging from familial tension to the nuances of social class.
Historically significant and artistically resonant, Low Life and Other Plays offers readers and theatre enthusiasts a captivating look into early twentieth-century drama. It remains a testament to de la Roche's skill in capturing the human condition through sharp observation and rhythmic storytelling, cementing her legacy as a multifaceted contributor to the North American literary canon.
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