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100	1		_aWentworth, Marion Craig, _d1872-1942
245	1	0	_aWar Brides: A Play in One Act
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-01-05
508			_aProduced by David Garcia, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"War Brides: A Play in One Act" by Marion Craig Wentworth is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This one-act play explores the emotional and social implications of war on women, particularly focusing on the concept of "war brides," women who marry soldiers as an act of patriotism. The narrative unfolds in a war-ridden country, reflecting the tension and sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. The play centers on Amelia, a young woman faced with the societal pressures to marry a soldier, Hans Hoffman, while grappling with her desire to serve as a nurse at the front. Her sister, Hedwig, vehemently opposes the idea of becoming a "war bride" and voices her strong objections against the war's brutalities. The characters navigate their fears and hopes as they confront the loss of family members, the expectations placed upon them by society, and the reality of war's consequences. Hedwig's ultimate tragic decision highlights the struggle between duty to one’s country and the fundamental desire for love, peace, and self-determination, culminating in a powerful statement on the feminine experience during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Drama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14602
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