02208cam a22003133u 4500 14602 UtSlPG 20260610133337.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15005809 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wentworth, Marion Craig, 1872-1942 War Brides: A Play in One Act Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-05 Produced by David Garcia, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "War Brides: A Play in One Act" by Marion Craig Wentworth is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This one-act play explores the emotional and social implications of war on women, particularly focusing on the concept of "war brides," women who marry soldiers as an act of patriotism. The narrative unfolds in a war-ridden country, reflecting the tension and sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. The play centers on Amelia, a young woman faced with the societal pressures to marry a soldier, Hans Hoffman, while grappling with her desire to serve as a nurse at the front. Her sister, Hedwig, vehemently opposes the idea of becoming a "war bride" and voices her strong objections against the war's brutalities. The characters navigate their fears and hopes as they confront the loss of family members, the expectations placed upon them by society, and the reality of war's consequences. Hedwig's ultimate tragic decision highlights the struggle between duty to one’s country and the fundamental desire for love, peace, and self-determination, culminating in a powerful statement on the feminine experience during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14602 55990 55990