A Bit O' Love by John Galsworthy
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About this eBook
| Author | Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
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| Title | A Bit O' Love |
| Note | Reading ease score: 94.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "A Bit O' Love" by John Galsworthy is a play from the early 20th century. It revolves around the lives and emotional struggles of a village curate, Michael Strangway, and the people in his pastoral care, particularly focusing on themes of love, loss, and social gossip. The narrative is set against the backdrop of a rural village, capturing the complexities of human relationships as they unfold in this small community. The opening of the play introduces Michael Strangway as a gentle yet troubled figure, deeply reflective on matters of love and the Christian values he strives to impart to the children in his confirmation class. On Ascension Day, he interacts with a group of young girls, demonstrating his dedication to their moral education. However, underlying this peaceful scene is an undercurrent of tension revolving around his absent wife and burgeoning gossip about her. The arrival of Strangway’s wife, Beatrice, from a mysterious trip complicates matters further, hinting at secrets and betrayals that will fuel the narrative. Thus, the beginning establishes a poignant tone filled with hope and sorrow, setting the stage for the exploration of darker themes as the relationships between the characters evolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2915 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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