02506cam a22003493u 4500 68430 UtSlPG 20260610134559.0 m cr n 260607r20221877utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dixie, Florence, Lady, 1855-1905 Isola; or, The disinherited: A revolt for woman and all the disinherited Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-06-30 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Isola; or, The Disinherited: A Revolt for Woman and all the disinherited" by Lady Florence Dixie is a dramatic literary work written in the late 19th century. The drama explores themes of justice, truth, and women's rights through the figure of Isola, a queen trapped in a marriage she abhors and embodying a strong rebellion against societal norms. Her struggle reflects the plight of women and the oppressed, advocating for their liberation and equality. The opening of the play introduces Isola, a princess devoted to her slain love, Escanior, as she grapples with her forced marriage to King Hector. She expresses philosophical reflections on thought and memory while confronting her husband about the unjust constraints laid upon her and other women. The drama sets the stage for Isola’s awakening to her disinherited status, as King Hector attempts to enforce patriarchal authority, and she boldly challenges the established norms, stating her refusal to submit to injustice and her desire for truth and freedom. The dynamics of power, love, and rebellion are woven intricately, illustrating the raw emotions of the characters and the societal challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Leadenhall Press, 1877 Women's rights -- Drama Social problems -- Drama Imaginary places -- Drama Holyoake, George Jacob, 1817-1906 https://archive.org/details/IsolaOrTheDisinherited https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68430 109242 109242