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_aPollock, Channing, _d1880-1946 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Fool: A Play in Four Acts |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-06-09 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards, Kate Rooney and Ian Smith, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Fool: A Play in Four Acts" by Channing Pollock is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the backdrop of post-World War I America, focusing on themes of social responsibility, moral dilemmas, and class struggles through its central character, Daniel Gilchrist, an assistant rector grappling with the expectations of his affluent congregation while confronting societal issues like labor strikes and poverty. The beginning of the play introduces us to several characters gathered in the Church of the Nativity on Christmas Eve, 1918. Mrs. Gilliam, her flapper daughter Dilly, and Mrs. Thornbury prepare for a church Christmas event while discussing superficial concerns about appearances and selfless philanthropy. As they interact, we are introduced to Gilchrist, who is depicted as a passionate and idealistic character. Tensions arise when the conversation shifts to class inequality, highlighting Gilchrist’s struggle to balance his beliefs with the expectations of the wealthy congregants and illustrating the social dynamics of the time. The opening sets the stage for the conflict and moral questions that will unfold throughout the play, establishing a rich exploration of societal challenges and personal ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican drama -- 20th century | ||
| 653 | _aClergy -- Drama | ||
| 653 | _aStrikes and lockouts -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century -- Drama | ||
| 653 | _aChristian life -- Drama | ||
| 653 | _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Drama | ||
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