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100 1 _aBrieux, Eugène,
_d1858-1932
245 1 0 _aThree Plays by Brieux :
_bWith a Preface by Bernard Shaw
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-28
505 0 _aMaternity -- The Three Daughters of M. Dupont -- Damaged Goods
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Three Plays by Brieux" by Eugène Brieux is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases Brieux's contributions to contemporary theatre, highlighting his explorations of social issues through tragi-comedy. The plays delve into critical themes, such as the challenges of motherhood in "Maternity," the societal pressures on family dynamics in "The Three Daughters of M. Dupont," and the ramifications of sexual health in "Damaged Goods." At the start of "Maternity," we are introduced to the characters of Lucie and the sous-préfet, Brignac, as they engage in light banter in their home. Brignac discusses his day filled with official duties and reflects on the importance of societal roles while revealing a circular from the Minister of the Interior regarding the declining birthrate in France. The tone is one of optimism and ambition, with Brignac keen to leverage his position to create local committees aimed at addressing this issue. The opening sets the groundwork for a multifaceted exploration of family life, social responsibility, and the interplay of personal and political aspirations, hinting at the deeper inquiries into maternity and societal expectations that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench drama -- Translations into English
700 1 _aShaw, Bernard,
_d1856-1950
700 1 _aHankin, St. John,
_d1869-1909
700 1 _aPollock, John,
_d1878-1963
700 1 _aShaw, Charlotte Frances,
_d1857-1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46992
999 _c87831
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