Six Plays

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darwin, Florence Henrietta Fisher, Lady, 1864-1920

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Six Plays" by Florence Henrietta Fisher Darwin is a collection of rural theatrical works likely written in the early 20th century. The plays offer a sincere depiction of English country life, aiming to portray the lives and characters of the English peasantry with genuine respect and authenticity. With a focus on dialogue rather than complex plots, the collection includes titles such as "Lovers' Tasks," "Bushes and Briars," and "The New Year," which promise simple, heartfelt narratives potentially featuring characters that navigate romance, familial expectations, and community life in a bucolic setting. At the start of "Six Plays," the introduction provides a contextual framework for understanding the author's intention behind her works. It conveys the notion that, despite the English peasant's contributions often being marginalized in literature and drama, Darwin succeeds in presenting them with fidelity and warmth. The opening of the first play, "Lovers' Tasks," introduces Farmer Daniel and his family as they discuss his recent visit to a fair, setting a tone that combines humor and a slice-of-life ambiance. The interactions among the characters reveal their personalities and relationships, with an underlying theme of romantic tension, particularly concerning the impending courtship of Millie by Andrew, reflecting on the joys and challenges of rural love and community dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The lover's tasks Bushes and briars My man John Princess royal The seeds of love The new year.

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1921 W. Heffer & Sons edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 92.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2004-05-01