Alan's Wife: A Dramatic Study in Three Scenes; First Acted at the Independent Theatre in London (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Time, skip the rest of this preface, and go straight to the play. After reading it and forming his own estimate of its merits, he may, if so minded, hark back and compare notes with me. These pages are designed to serve as a reversible commentary, a prologue and epilogue in one and readers who have not seen the play will do best to treat them as an.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an intriguing exploration of the tension between art's boundaries and ethical sensibilities, using a play entitled 'Alan's Wife' as its focal point. The author delves into the realms of tragedy and the complexities of human existence, inviting critical analysis of the play's themes and ideas. Written at the cusp of the 20th century, 'Alan's Wife' sparked controversy and ignited debates on the role of art in representing profound human suffering. The author examines the play's central question of whether a mother's act of killing her deformed child can be justified, exploring the moral and ethical dimensions of such a choice. Through in-depth analysis, the author dissects the play's structure and characters, highlighting its raw emotional power and the visceral impact it had on audiences. The book delves into broader philosophical discussions on the nature of justice, human frailty, and the limits of our compassion. Ultimately, this book invites readers to engage with the fundamental question of what constitutes art and its relationship to morality. It challenges conventional notions, pushing the boundaries of theatrical expression and provoking contemplation about the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330817926_0
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