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100	1		_aDavidson, John, _d1857-1909
245	1	4	_aThe Theatrocrat: A Tragic Play of Church and Stage
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-01-11
505	0		_aTo the generation knocking at the door -- Introduction: Wordsworth's immorality and mine. Heaven and hell. Interlude. God and sin -- The theatrocrat: a tragic play of church and stage.
508			_aProduced by C. P. Boyko
520			_a"The Theatrocrat: A Tragic Play of Church and Stage" by John Davidson is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Sir Tristram Sumner, the proprietor and manager of the Grosvenor Theatre, as he navigates the complex intersections of artistry, jealousy, and moral dilemmas involving the church and stage. Themes of conflict between personal ambition, artistic integrity, and societal expectations are likely at the forefront, providing a rich ground for exploring the tragic implications of these struggles. The opening of "The Theatrocrat" introduces us to Sir Tristram Sumner, who is revealed to be wrestling with deep-seated emotions concerning his former friend, Warwick Groom, who stands as a rival in both life and art. As Lady Sumner attempts to engage him in conversation about Groom's return, Tristram's reactions reveal a profound internal conflict characterized by resentment and complex feelings that intertwine love and hatred. The dialogue hints at the tensions that will unfold throughout the play, as Tristram perceives his relationship with Groom as not just personal animosity but as indicative of a larger struggle between conflicting pursuits of passion and duty, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of identity, ambition, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDrama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53941
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