A Bill Of Divorcement

A Bill Of Divorcement

Clemence Dane

16,65 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Sociedad y cultura: general
ISBN:
9789354941467
16,65 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

A sharp, intimate mirror held up to a society under strain. A 1-2 line hook should sit here in a single breath: a play that turns on the hinge of marriage, reputation, and the price of propriety.A Bill of Divorcement: A Play In Three Acts reclaims Clemence Dane’s early, incisive voice for contemporary readers. This interwar drama-crafted as a stage play with tight, vivid scenes-delivers a piercing look at gender roles, social pressure, and the frailties of reputation within a Cambridge- and theatre-led milieu. The action unfolds with nerve and clarity, inviting drama students and theatre enthusiasts collection alike to study balance, conflict, and the art of suspense that sustains momentum across three acts.Historically significant as part of twentieth century british theatre, this text sits alongside its interwar theatre contemporaries, marking Dane’s bold contribution to early british female playwrights and to the era’s evolving dramatic conversation. Alpha Editions has restored the work for today’s and future generations, honouring its original intent while ensuring accessibility and immediacy for modern readers. It is more than a reprint-this edition is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, a gateway to both casual reading pleasure and serious literary study.With its precise craft and enduring themes, the book remains a valuable touchstone for anyone exploring interwar britain drama, marriage and divorce, and the enduring pull of a well-made stage play.

Artículos relacionados

  • The Gandhian Iceberg
    Chris D Moore-Backman
    The Gandhian Iceberg presents a bold, new interpretation of Gandhian nonviolence from the rare perspective of an author who is equal parts writer, scholar, and frontlines practitioner. The book faces the current crisis of climate change and the intensification of social unrest around the world, and calls for a new convergence of serious, spiritually-rooted US nonviolence activi...
    Disponible

    11,52 €

  • Contemporary Developments in Child Protection
    Nigel Parton
    Volume 1 "Policy Changes and Challenges" takes as its central theme the ongoing and challenging issues which child protection agencies have to address and the policy and practice initiatives that are developed to try and address these. The volume includes papers on: the relationship between the decline in the rate of ‘unnatural’ deaths and the growth of concern about child abus...
  • Diversity in Information Technology Education
    Goran Trajkovski
    ...
  • Model-Driven Software Development
    Model-driven software development (MDSD) drastically alters the software development process, characterized by a high degree of innovation and productivity. However, quality assurance application in the domain of software models and model-driven software development is still in an emergent phase. Model-Driven Software Development: Integrating Quality Assurance provides in-depth...
  • Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Informatics
    Andrew Chasin
    Because of the constant advances and dynamics within the nascent field of nursing informatics, many nurses struggle in practice as they continue to try and apply habitual communication practices in the new environment without any critical reflection on, and adaptation of, those practices. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Applications serves as a valu...
  • Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation
    Arthur Tatnall
    About 25 years ago, the first developments of ANT (Actor-Network Theory) took place, but it wasn’t until much later that researchers began to take it seriously. In the late 1990s, ANT began to take hold in the scientific community as a new and exciting approach to socio-technical research and social theory. Actor-Network Theory and Technology Innovation: Advancements and New Co...

Otros libros del autor

  • Will Shakespeare
    Clemence Dane
    Step into the enchanting world of 16th-century England with 'Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts,' a captivating fictionalized biography that breathes new life into the legendary playwright’s story. This remarkable work, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, invites you to explore the trials, triumphs, and inspirations of the man behind the iconic Sha...
    Disponible

    15,19 €

  • Regiment of Women
    Clemence Dane
    Clemence Dane’s 'Regiment of Women' delves into the complex relationships between women within the enclosed world of a boarding school. This compelling work of literary fiction explores the intense dynamics and psychological intricacies of female protagonists navigating their identities and desires. As a notable example of lesbian fiction, the novel offers a nuanced portrayal o...
  • Regiment of Women
    Clemence Dane
    Clemence Dane’s 'Regiment of Women' delves into the complex relationships between women within the enclosed world of a boarding school. This compelling work of literary fiction explores the intense dynamics and psychological intricacies of female protagonists navigating their identities and desires. As a notable example of lesbian fiction, the novel offers a nuanced portrayal o...
    Disponible

    26,16 €

  • A Bill of Divorcement
    Clemence Dane
    Clemence Dane’s 'A Bill of Divorcement: A Play in Three Acts' explores the complexities of divorce, mental illness, and family relationships in the aftermath of World War I. This powerful drama delves into the challenges faced by individuals grappling with shell shock and the societal implications of mental health. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, the play examines...
    Disponible

    17,14 €

  • First the Blade
    Clemence Dane
    Clemence Dane’s 'First the Blade: A Comedy of Growth' is a delightful historical fiction exploring the complexities of betrothal and marriage. This engaging comedy of manners offers a sharp social satire woven into a timeless romance.Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, the novel examines the societal pressures and personal expectations surrounding courtship. With wit...
    Disponible

    23,07 €

  • First the Blade
    Clemence Dane
    Clemence Dane’s 'First the Blade: A Comedy of Growth' is a delightful historical fiction exploring the complexities of betrothal and marriage. This engaging comedy of manners offers a sharp social satire woven into a timeless romance.Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, the novel examines the societal pressures and personal expectations surrounding courtship. With wit...