Exiles: A Play in Three Acts by James Joyce
"Exiles: A Play in Three Acts" by James Joyce is a theatrical work written in the early 20th century. This play explores themes of love, fidelity, and betrayal through the complex relationships of its characters, particularly focusing on Richard Rowan, a writer, and his interactions with Bertha, his wife, and Robert Hand, a journalist and their mutual friend. As the tension unfolds, the characters navigate personal struggles and societal expectations, allowing the
audience to delve into their emotional depths and conflicts. The opening of the play introduces us to Richard Rowan's home, where several key characters gather. Richard has returned from a writing hiatus, and there is palpable tension concerning his past actions and current relationships, particularly with Beatrice Justice and Robert Hand. Conversations reveal Richard's troubled introspection about his relationships, especially regarding his wife Bertha and Robert, who has feelings for Bertha himself. The interplay of dialogue highlights Richard's fears of betrayal and the burden of his choices, setting up an intricate web of emotional conflicts that promises to develop further throughout the play. As opening exchanges unfold, the audience is drawn into this rich tapestry of human interaction and introspection that Joyce masterfully constructs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Joyce, James, 1882-1941 |
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| Title | Exiles: A Play in Three Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exiles_(play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 97.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Menno de Leeuw |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Alienation (Social psychology) -- Drama |
| Subject | Domestic drama |
| Subject | Authors -- Drama |
| Subject | Dublin (Ireland) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55945 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 322 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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