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The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023037679
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Arthur Wing Pinero's The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith offers a compelling glimpse into the complexities of British society during the Victorian era. This drama, meticulously prepared for print republication, serves as powerful social commentary on gender roles, marriage, and the rigid structures of social class. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Great Britain, the play explores the societal pressures and individual struggles within a world defined by convention. Through the lens of European drama, the work examines social conditions and unspoken truths, providing a timeless reflection on human relationships and the forces that shape them. Readers interested in sociology, LGBTQ+ themes within historical contexts, and the enduring power of dramatic literature will find this a thought-provoking and insightful read.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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