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100 1 _aThackeray, William Makepeace,
_d1811-1863
245 1 4 _aThe Wolves and the Lamb
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-27
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520 _a"The Wolves and the Lamb" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a drama likely written in the mid-19th century. The play revolves around Mr. Horace Milliken, a wealthy city merchant and widower, navigating the complexities of family, societal expectations, and relationships with his mother-in-law, Lady Kicklebury, and his children. The opening of the play introduces a host of characters within Milliken's home, highlighting the dynamics between the household staff and the family. Mr. Howell, Milliken's butler, expresses his frustrations about the treatment he receives, revealing a well-defined social hierarchy. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that Howell harbors feelings for the governess, Miss Prior, who is painfully aware of her precarious position. Meanwhile, Milliken juggles the demands of his family and the influence of both his mother and mother-in-law, setting the stage for conflicts driven by social class, familial loyalty, and the search for personal happiness amidst societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2797
999 _c44873
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