Florence Eveleen Eleanore Bell and Eliza / Lady Florence Eveleen Eleanore Bell and / William Archer
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
A marriage unravels beneath the gaslight, exposing the raw edges of love and loss in Victorian society. Alan’s Wife, a dramatic study in three scenes by Lady Florence Eveleen Eleanore Bell and Elizabeth, invites readers and theatre lovers into the heart of marital conflict and social class exploration at the close of the nineteenth century. This three-act play, first brought to life on the stage of the Independent Theatre in London, stands as a rare gem of the late Victorian drama tradition, resonating with those fascinated by the era’s moral dilemmas and emotional intensity.With its unflinching portrayal of private anguish and public expectation, Alan’s Wife offers a compelling window into the London theatre scene that nurtured contemporaries of George Bernard Shaw and later inspired Edwardian playwrights. Its themes of love, loss, and societal boundaries continue to challenge and move dramatic literature students and Victorian literature enthusiasts alike, making it essential reading for anyone captivated by the evolution of British theatre.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Alan’s Wife is more than a play; it is a cultural artefact, restored for a new generation to discover and cherish.
