02473cam a22003373u 4500 40839 UtSlPG 20260610133931.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Grundy, Sydney, 1848-1914 The New Woman: An Original Comedy, in Four Acts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-22 Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made available by Google and the Princeton University Library. "The New Woman: An Original Comedy, in Four Acts" by Sydney Grundy is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. It delves into the social changes and evolving gender roles of the time, particularly through the characters and conversations that reflect contemporary debates about women's rights and identity. The story primarily revolves around Gerald Cazenove and his interactions with various figures in his life, highlighting his relationships with women who embody the ideals and struggles of the New Woman archetype. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Gerald Cazenove and his uncle, Colonel Cazenove, who discuss Gerald’s recent experiences and the influence of women in his life, particularly in the context of education and social expectations. Their dialogue sets the stage for exploring themes of love, societal pressures, and the notion of masculinity, as Gerald reveals that he is in love with a woman named Margery who, while socially beneath him, challenges his previous notions of love and companionship. As guests enter, representing a variety of perspectives on the evolving nature of relationships and feminism, the opening portion establishes a comedic yet critical tone that centers on the complexities of marriage and identity during a time of significant social change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Drama Married people -- Drama English drama -- 19th century Women -- Great Britain -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40839 81678 81678