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100 1 _aMackenzie, Donald A.
_q(Donald Alexander),
_d1873-1936
245 1 4 _aThe real Mackay
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aReprinted from "The Dunedin Magazine"
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-06
508 _aCarol Brown, Mairi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (National Library of Scotland)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOne-act plays
653 _aEnglish drama -- Scottish authors
653 _aScottish drama
856 4 _uhttps://digital.nls.uk/81563845
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75546
999 _c116271
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