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040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPhelps, Elizabeth Stuart,
_d1844-1911
245 1 0 _aWithin the Gates
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-23
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Within the Gates" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a drama written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Doctor Esmerald Thorne, a dedicated city physician, and his wife, Helen Thorne. The play delves into themes of love, loss, and the intersection of the spiritual with the earthly, exploring the tensions in their marriage as Esmerald grapples with the demands of his profession and the emotional weight of his responsibilities. At the start of the drama, we are introduced to Helen, who is anxiously waiting for her husband to return home from a long day filled with patients. There is an undeniable sense of unease as she expresses concern for their sick child, Laddie, while struggling with her role as a doctor's wife. As the scene unfolds, we witness the strained dynamic between Esmerald and Helen, marked by his dismissive attitude towards her worries. Meanwhile, a tragic accident involving Esmerald sets in motion a series of events that influence their lives profoundly, hinting at deep emotional and spiritual conflicts that will be explored throughout the story. The introduction of other characters, such as Mrs. Fayth and the presence of supernatural elements, suggests a broader commentary on life, love, and the nature of existence beyond the physical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarried people -- Drama
653 _aPhysicians -- Drama
653 _aFuture life -- Drama
653 _aSpiritualism -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53794
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