Sydney Grundy

Broschiertes Buch

The New Woman

Beschreibung

Sydney Grundy's "The New Woman: An Original Comedy, In Four Acts" offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural anxieties surrounding evolving gender roles in Victorian-era Britain. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience a pivotal work of dramatic literature that directly addresses the burgeoning "new woman" movement and its impact on traditional notions of marriage and societal expectations. A significant contribution to women's studies, the play serves as a powerful social commentary on the changing landscape of relationships and the emerging feminist consciousness. Through its comedic lens, the drama explores complex themes relevant to its time - themes that continue to resonate with contemporary discussions about gender, equality, and individual agency. Explore a key piece of dramatic literature that ignited debate and challenged the status quo. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Sydney Grundy (1848-1914) was an English dramatist renowned for his literary contributions during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Grundy's forte lay in adapting and localizing French plays for the English stage, a practice that garnered him both acclaim and criticism for the lack of originality. However, it was his skill in the craft of adaptation and his sharp wit that secured his place in the annals of British theatre. His works often reflected the social issues of his time, a characteristic particularly evident in his play 'The New Woman' (1894), which tackled the then-controversial subject of women's rights and societal roles, capturing the essence of the eponymous cultural and feminist movement of the late 19th century. The play is a notable entry in his repertoire, which includes other successes such as 'A Pair of Spectacles' (1890) and his collaboration with Sir Arthur Sullivan on the comic opera 'Haddon Hall' (1892). Grundy's work remains a touchstone for scholars interested in the period's drama and the theatrical depiction of social discourse, his legacy enduring as an illustration of late Victorian melodrama and the evolution of modern theatre.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 94
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 145g
• ISBN-13: 9781023184861
• ISBN-10: 1023184869
• Artikelnr.: 74118434