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_aMayne, Rutherford, _d1878-1967 |
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_aThe Turn of the Road : _bA Play in Two Scenes and an Epilogue |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-01-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Turn of the Road" by Rutherford Mayne is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1907. This theatrical work showcases the lives of an Irish farming family, weaving themes of music, ambition, and societal expectations. Set in a rural County Down farmhouse, the play navigates the tension between aspirations for artistic expression and the practicality of farm life. The narrative revolves around Robbie John Granahan, a young farmer with a passion for music, particularly the fiddle. Despite his family's strong disapproval, Robbie desires to pursue a musical career rather than conform to the expectations of a farmer. Throughout the play, family dynamics come into play, particularly as his father, William John Granahan, and mother become increasingly frustrated with his neglect of farming duties in favor of playing music. The story culminates in a conflict over Robbie's future, forcing him to choose between his family's wishes and his own dreams, ultimately embracing his musical identity, despite the consequences. The play, infused with both humor and poignancy, captures the struggle between tradition and aspiration within a close-knit family and the societal norms of early 20th century Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aIreland -- Drama | ||
| 653 | _aUlster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Drama | ||
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