Freedom: A Play in Four Acts (Classic Reprint)

Alice Groff

ISBN 10: 1331030668 / ISBN 13: 9781331030669

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book dramatizes the social and ethical issues that women face when seeking to balance marriage, motherhood, and individual fulfillment. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century social reform movements, the author weaves a narrative that explores the tension between personal desire and societal expectations. The book delves into themes of marriage, motherhood, and the role of women in society, presenting a nuanced examination of the challenges and choices women confront in defining their place in the world. Through its characters, the book illuminates the complexities of balancing individual aspirations with social norms, offering insights into the ongoing struggle for women's autonomy and equality. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331030669_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Freedom: A Play in Four Acts (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331030668
• ISBN 13: 9781331030669
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama

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Synopsis

Freedom on stage: a sharp, thoughtful drama about love, marriage, and personal freedom in a changing world.

This four‑act play follows Margaret, a renowned vocalist and thinker, as she reunites with old friends and new lovers to debate the purpose and limits of marriage, independence, and the social order. Through intimate conversations and mounting tensions, the characters test whether true liberty can exist within or beyond traditional bonds.

Two central voices drive the drama: Margaret’s calm, principled vision for a just society and the restless, provocative ideas of Max, Rose, and Angus. As ideas collide, the play probes what it means to choose a life that honors both personal needs and communal responsibility. Expect candid talk about gender roles, economic independence, and whether reform can come from within conventional institutions or requires redefining them.

• Lively, era‑specific dialogue that frames broad social questions through personal choice and relationships.
• A rich cast of characters who challenge each other on marriage, freedom, and the duties of parenthood.
• A staging that centers on a single, well‑appointed room that becomes the arena for shifting loyalties and ideologies.
• A concluding arc that confronts what it means to pursue a beyond life or beyond man while caring for others.

Ideal for readers who enjoy thought‑provoking social drama, character studies, and plays that balance intellectual debate with intimate human moments.