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_aBibesco, Elizabeth, _d1897-1945 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe painted swan |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-08-30 | ||
| 508 | _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Painted Swan: A Play in Three Acts" by Elizabeth Bibesco is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and interpersonal dynamics, the play unfolds in a British aristocratic setting, focusing on Ann, the virtuous and seemingly unassailable protagonist who navigates complex relationships and the moral trials that accompany her life. The narrative explores themes of love, virtue, and the harsh judgments of society, particularly through the lens of Ann's friendships and her tumultuous marriage to Ninian. The opening of the play introduces a gathering at Candover Hall that centers around Ann and her extended family and friends, revealing their various personalities and social concerns. Characters like Lord William and Selina engage in witty banter about Ann's self-sacrificing nature and her tendency to help others without consideration for herself. Through this dialogue, we sense an undercurrent of existential contemplation, particularly surrounding the nature of goodness, happiness, and the legacy of choices made by these individuals. As the social dynamics unfold, hints of tension between personal desires and societal expectations emerge, suggesting deeper conflicts that will likely be explored as the play progresses. Overall, the beginning sets a rich stage for character development and the intricate interplay of moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Hutchinson & Co., 1926 |
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| 653 | _aEnglish drama -- 20th century | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/paintedswanplayi00bibeiala | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74338 |
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