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_aDana, Marvin, _d1867-1926 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWithin the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1997-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Within the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller" by Marvin Dana and Bayard Veiller is a dramatic work set in the early 20th century that explores themes of justice, morality, and class disparity. The story centers on Mary Turner, a young woman who finds herself wrongfully accused of theft, leading to a harsh conviction and a three-year prison sentence. As she navigates through her despair, the book delves into her yearning for revenge against the world that has betrayed her, while also examining societal attitudes toward crime and the living conditions that drive individuals to desperation. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Mary, who is awakening in a prison cell, grappling with her dire situation after being sentenced for a crime she did not commit. Through poignant reflections, readers learn about her past, including her struggles with poverty and her steadfast commitment to integrity amidst the temptations that surround her. As the story unfolds, the narrative not only sheds light on Mary’s personal journey through anguish and outrage but also critiques the societal structures that condemn those like her. Gilder, the owner of the store from which she is accused of stealing, becomes a pivotal figure representing the harshness of a capitalist society that prioritizes property over justice. This opening sets the stage for a compelling exploration of both individual and societal moral failings that resonate with contemporary themes of justice and empathy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
| 653 | _aRevenge -- Fiction | ||
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_aVeiller, Bayard, _d1869-1943 |
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