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100 1 _aMorris, William,
_d1834-1896
245 1 4 _aThe Tables Turned; or, Nupkins Awakened. A Socialist Interlude
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-18
508 _aTranscribed from the 1887 Office of "The Commonweal" edition by David Price
520 _a"The Tables Turned; or, Nupkins Awakened. A Socialist Interlude" by William Morris is a play written in the late 19th century, specifically during the late 1800s. This theatrical work delves into themes of social justice and critiques the injustices of the legal system, highlighting the stark contrasts between the privileged and the oppressed. As a socialist interlude, it raises questions about the nature of authority and societal structure through both humor and poignant commentary. The story unfolds in a courtroom where Mr. Justice Nupkins presides over the trial of various characters, including Mary Pinch, who is accused of stealing bread to feed her starving children. The proceedings parody the judicial system, ultimately showcasing the absurdity of a legal framework that punishes the impoverished while showcasing the privileges afforded to the wealthy. Nupkins, fearful of the revolutionary spirit rising among the oppressed, is comically confronted by the very people he has wronged. As the play progresses into a post-revolutionary landscape, Nupkins must grapple with his new reality, ultimately realizing the tables have turned on his once unassailable power. The intertwined narratives explore themes of social equality and revolution, making the work both entertaining and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSocialism -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16897
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