Trelawny of The "Wells": A Comedietta in Four Acts by Arthur Wing Pinero
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"Trelawny of The 'Wells': A Comedietta in Four Acts" by Arthur Wing Pinero is a play written in the late 19th century. This work revolves around the theatrical life and the emotional transitions of its characters, particularly focusing on Rose Trelawny, a young actress on the verge of leaving the stage for a marriage that signifies a departure from her artistic lifestyle. The narrative begins with the elements of humor and drama
typical of the theatre scene, highlighting the interactions among theatrical and non-theatrical characters. The opening of the play introduces us to a sitting room in a modest lodging house where preparations are underway for a farewell gathering for Miss Rose Trelawny. As various characters come in and out, we learn that Rose is leaving her acting career behind to marry Arthur Gower, a young man from a respectable family. Conversations among the characters reveal their thoughts on Rose's departure from the profession, their mixed feelings about it, and hints of emotional struggles as they navigate their world, balancing aspirations with societal expectations. The lively dialogue sets a comedic yet poignant tone, establishing the complexities of love and career within the theatrical community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pinero, Arthur Wing, 1855-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Trelawny of The "Wells": A Comedietta in Four Acts |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Married people -- Drama |
| Subject | English drama -- 19th century |
| Subject | Theater -- England -- History -- 19th century -- Drama |
| Subject | Actresses -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47561 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47561-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 745 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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