02243cam a22003493u 4500 75546 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251914utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Mackenzie, Donald A. (Donald Alexander), 1873-1936 The real Mackay Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Reprinted from "The Dunedin Magazine" Release date is 2025-03-06 Carol Brown, Mairi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (National Library of Scotland) "The Real Mackay" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a one-act play that paints a vivid picture of life in a Scottish Highlands crofter's cottage. Written during the early 20th century, the play explores themes of love, societal class, and familial bonds. Set against the backdrop of a serene and picturesque environment, it focuses on the interactions between characters as they navigate personal struggles in a tight-knit community. The narrative centers around Widow Mackay and her daughter Màiri, who have faced personal losses and must contend with societal expectations. Màiri grapples with her feelings for Sandy Speedwell, a young artist and poet, who comes from a different social class, complicating their relationship. As misunderstandings arise—particularly involving Sandy’s mother—tensions mount until a moment of reconciliation allows the characters to confront their conflicts. The play culminates in a poignant resolution, highlighting the enduring nature of love and forgiveness amidst the constraints of class and social conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified One-act plays English drama -- Scottish authors Scottish drama https://digital.nls.uk/81563845 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75546 116271 116271