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100 1 _aGalsworthy, John,
_d1867-1933
245 1 0 _aPlays : Fourth Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-26
505 0 _aA bit o' love -- The foundations -- The skin game.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Plays: Fourth Series" by John Galsworthy is a collection of theatrical works likely written during the early 20th century. This volume includes plays like "A Bit O' Love," which explores themes of love, morality, and societal expectations through the interactions of its characters. The main character, Michael Strangway, is depicted as a gentle clergyman faced with personal and professional turmoil, suggesting an examination of human emotions against the backdrop of village life. At the start of "A Bit O' Love," we are introduced to Michael Strangway, who plays the flute in a farmhouse on Ascension Day while surrounded by young girls who are part of his confirmation class. The opening scenes delve into Strangway's character as he teaches the girls about love and Christianity while wrestling with emotional complexities, hinting at a troubled marriage. The arrival of his wife, Beatrice, adds to the tension, as past relationships and secrets threaten to disrupt the harmony of village life. The dynamics between Strangway and the villagers begin to reveal deeper social issues as the community grapples with rumors and personal scandals that challenge traditional morals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5058
999 _c47097
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