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_aPinero, Arthur Wing, _d1855-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Squire: An Original Comedy in Three Acts |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-05-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Squire: An Original Comedy in Three Acts" by Arthur Wing Pinero is a theatrical play crafted in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the complexities of social class, personal ambitions, and romantic entanglements within a rural English setting. The central figures include Squire Kate Verity and various residents in her community, including men of diverse backgrounds who vie for her attention and approval, highlighting themes of love, class struggle, and loyalty. At the start of the play, the scene is set in a weatherbeaten Elizabethan mansion, where Christiana Haggerston, a servant, interacts with her brother, Izod. Their conversation reveals a sense of discontent and ambition on Izod's part, as he dreams of becoming a handyman for the Squire, who appears to be a figure of authority and respect in the community. The introduction of Gilbert Hythe, who shares a complicated relationship with Kate, further amplifies the tension and romantic interests, as themes of jealousy and class distinctions emerge. As various characters and their dynamics are introduced, the groundwork is laid for a comedic yet poignant exploration of life in a small village, enriched with foreshadowing and undercurrents of mystery regarding Kate's feelings for a mysterious soldier, Eric Thorndyke. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aComedy plays | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish drama -- 19th century | ||
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