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100 1 _aBrieux, Eugène,
_d1858-1932
245 1 0 _aWoman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe :
_bThree Plays By Brieux
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTranslations of: La femme seule, La foi, La robe rouge.
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-08
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe" by Eugène Brieux is a collection of three plays written in the early 20th century. The works examine themes of women's independence, societal expectations, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals, particularly within the context of marriage and work. The opening play focuses on the character Thérèse, a young woman navigating her newfound independence in a world that challenges traditional gender roles. At the start of "Woman on Her Own," we are introduced to Thérèse, an aspiring actress engaged in a performance amidst personal turmoil. Her godparents, Madame and Monsieur Guéret, are grappling with financial ruin while trying to shield her from the harsh realities of their situation. Thérèse has recently learned of her own financial misfortune, which impacts her engagement to René, a young man concerned about his family's disapproval. As she contemplates her future, Thérèse expresses a strong desire for independence and self-sufficiency, ultimately deciding to pursue a career in writing rather than conform to societal expectations. The opening sets the stage for her struggle to assert her identity in a rapidly changing world, offering a glimpse into the complex dynamics of love, ambition, and the quest for personal agency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench drama
700 1 _aFagan, James Bernard,
_d1873-1933
700 1 _aMiall, Bernard,
_d1876-1953
700 1 _aShaw, Charlotte Frances,
_d1857-1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27201
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