The Chinese lantern : A play by Laurence Housman
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"The Chinese Lantern" by Laurence Housman is a play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a Chinese studio, introducing a range of characters, including Olangtsi, a Master of Arts, his son Yunglangtsi, and various apprentices and craftsmen. The play focuses on themes of artistic ambition, the quest for identity, and the complexities of social relationships, particularly through the dynamics between the students and their master. The opening of
the play sets an engaging scene in the studio, where lazy students are preparing for the Feast of Lanterns, showcasing their indolent ways contrasted against Tikipu, the diligent drudge, who devotes himself to grinding colors. As the characters exchange witty banter filled with philosophical musings about art and destiny, it becomes evident that Yunglangtsi, despite his seeming apathy toward art, is at the center of familial expectations and conflicts. The dialogue reveals the frustrations surrounding artistic representation, financial struggles, and the contrasting aspirations of the individuals involved, providing a strong foundation for the unfolding drama as the Feast approach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Chinese lantern : A play |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: F. Sidgwick, 1908. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70852 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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