Rada: A Drama of War in One Act

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rada: A Drama of War in One Act" by Alfred Noyes is a powerful one-act play written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1913. The drama unfolds in a war-torn village in the Balkans on Christmas Eve, exploring themes of violence, desperation, and the harsh realities of war. It features the poignant struggles of Rada, the wife of the village doctor, as she faces the uncomfortable presence of hostile soldiers quartered in her home during a time of great turmoil. The narrative centers on Rada and her twelve-year-old daughter, Subka, as they confront the brutal reality of their situation. In a desperate attempt to protect her child, Rada interacts with the soldiers, Arram and Michael, amidst a backdrop of chaos and impending violence. The tension escalates as soldiers become increasingly dangerous and drunk, demanding access to the locked room where Subka is hiding. Rada's fierce maternal instincts surface as she brandishes a revolver to protect her daughter, making a desperate stand against the soldiers. The play culminates in a tragic yet symbolic moment, underscoring the profound impact of war on family and the human spirit, ultimately serving as a plea for peace and goodwill amidst the horrors of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Juliet Sutherland, Charles M. Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01