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The Well Of The Saints A Comedy In Three Acts

The Well Of The Saints A Comedy In Three Acts

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Publisher Price: $12.99

ISBN10: 9374839679
ISBN13: 9789374839676
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The well of the saints: A comedy in three acts is a dramatic exploration of perception, beauty, and human illusion framed within the simplicity of rural life. Through humor and irony, the play examines how vision, both literal and metaphorical, can distort understanding rather than clarify it. The narrative follows two blind beggars whose contentment in darkness is disrupted when they are granted sight, revealing the unsettling reality behind their imagined world. Their awakening becomes a reflection on how people construct beauty and meaning from ignorance, and how truth, when uncovered, can bring pain instead of enlightenment. The play's dialogue intertwines lyrical wit with moral depth, presenting a study of human vanity, pride, and vulnerability. Its pastoral setting amplifies the tension between spiritual faith and worldly perception, capturing the fragile balance between illusion and awareness. With a mix of satire and compassion, the work portrays blindness as both a curse and a refuge, questioning whether seeing truly brings understanding.

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