Alan's Wife: A Dramatic Study in Three Scenes (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1330817923 / 9781330817926

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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.…

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Title
Alan's Wife: A Dramatic Study in Three Scenes (Classic Reprint)
Author
A Dramatic Study In Three Scenes; First Acted At The Independent Theatre In London
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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New
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print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1330817923
ISBN 13
9781330817926
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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