Alice Sit-By-The-Fire by J. M. Barrie
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About this eBook
| Author | Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 |
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| Title | Alice Sit-By-The-Fire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Phil McLaury, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Alice Sit-By-The-Fire" by J. M. Barrie is a play written in the late 19th century. The story centers on a young girl named Amy, her brother Cosmo, and their artistic aspirations, as well as the dynamics of family relationships upon the return of their parents from India. The play explores themes of youth, innocence, and the complexities of adult relationships, all while highlighting the innocence of Amy and her friend Ginevra. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Amy, who is in her room drying her hair after washing it. She is portrayed as an imaginative and somewhat artistic soul living with her brother Cosmo. Cosmo is troubled by a telegram from their father, causing him to express his resistance to parental affection humorously. The scene then shifts to the arrival of Amy's friend, Ginevra, leading to an intimate dialogue between the two girls about their newfound understanding of life through theatre. They discuss their thoughts on plays and their implications about life and love, creating a vibrant sense of youthful exploration. This opening establishes a light and whimsical mood, while hinting at deeper emotional stakes as the parents prepare to return after years away. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6965 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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