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100 1 _aThayer, Ella Cheever,
_d1849-1925
245 1 0 _aLords of Creation: Woman Suffrage Drama in Three Acts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-14
508 _aProduced by Jessica Hope
520 _a"Lords of Creation: Woman Suffrage Drama in Three Acts" by Ella Cheever Thayer is a drama written in the early 1880s. This play addresses the emerging conversations around women's suffrage, independence, and social roles during the late 19th century. It presents a critical examination of the expectations placed upon women and explores themes of self-respect and the struggle for equality, particularly in the context of marriage and societal norms. The storyline revolves around the Grovenor family, particularly focusing on the character Kate Grovenor, who yearns for independence and challenges the notion that marriage is a woman's sole path to security and fulfillment. Throughout the three acts, we see her engage in debates with her family about her desire to work and vote, opposing the traditional views upheld by her father, Mr. Grovenor, and her sister Alice. The narrative intricately weaves various subplots, such as Eugene's reckless behavior and Lizzie's heartbreak, culminating in Kate's eventual choice to marry Dr. Endicott, a man who respects her independence. The play ultimately advocates for women's rights and presents a hopeful vision of partnerships built on mutual respect and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Social conditions -- Drama
653 _aWomen -- Suffrage -- United States -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63198
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