Three Plays by A. A. Milne
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"Three Plays" by A. A. Milne is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The three plays included in this volume, "The Great Broxopp," "The Dover Road," and "The Truth About Blayds," explore themes of ambition, relationships, and societal expectations through characters navigating personal and professional struggles. The main character, Broxopp, is an ambitious advertising agent whose journey unfolds as he grapples with the challenges of success and
family life. The beginning of "The Great Broxopp" introduces us to the titular character and his wife, Nancy, in modest lodgings during the late Victorian era. Broxopp is depicted as an idealistic advertising agent who yearns to elevate his profession and establish himself as an artist in the field. As he searches for success, the dialogue between him and Nancy reveals their financial struggles but also their deep affection for each other. Their lighthearted banter and determination to support one another set the tone for Broxopp's journey as he aspires to achieve recognition and prosperity through his advertising talents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Three Plays |
| Contents | The great Broxopp -- The Dover road -- The truth about Blayds. |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60167 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60167-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 651 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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