| Author |
Malleson, Miles, 1888-1969 |
| Title |
The fanatics : A comedy in three acts
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| Original Publication |
London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1927.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Hannah Wilson, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"The Fanatics: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Miles Malleson is a play written in the early 20th century. It explores complex themes of personal ambition, family tensions, and the search for meaning in a post-war society. The primary characters are Mr. Freeman, a concerned father, and his son John, who wrestles with his identity and aspirations against family expectations. The opening of the play introduces the Freeman family in their dining room, showcasing Mr. Freeman's growing concern over his son John, who is neglecting his work in favor of writing and music. As the family dynamic unfolds, we see John's struggles with his ambitions and relationships, particularly his engagement to Frankie. The dialogue reveals underlying tensions and hints at John's internal conflicts, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the clash between societal expectations and personal desires. This initial act sets a humorous yet poignant tone, inviting the audience to reflect on the nature of love, duty, and individual fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Families -- Drama
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| Subject |
England -- Drama
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74309 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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