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Title: The Turn of the Road
A Play in Two Scenes and an Epilogue

Note: Reading ease score: 95.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Turn of the Road" by Rutherford Mayne is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1907. This theatrical work showcases the lives of an Irish farming family, weaving themes of music, ambition, and societal expectations. Set in a rural County Down farmhouse, the play navigates the tension between aspirations for artistic expression and the practicality of farm life. The narrative revolves around Robbie John Granahan, a young farmer with a passion for music, particularly the fiddle. Despite his family's strong disapproval, Robbie desires to pursue a musical career rather than conform to the expectations of a farmer. Throughout the play, family dynamics come into play, particularly as his father, William John Granahan, and mother become increasingly frustrated with his neglect of farming duties in favor of playing music. The story culminates in a conflict over Robbie's future, forcing him to choose between his family's wishes and his own dreams, ultimately embracing his musical identity, despite the consequences. The play, infused with both humor and poignancy, captures the struggle between tradition and aspiration within a close-knit family and the societal norms of early 20th century Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mayne, Rutherford, 1878-1967

EBook No.: 31044

Published: Jan 23, 2010

Downloads: 44

Language: English

Subject: Ireland -- Drama

Subject: Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:31044:2 2010-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Mayne, Rutherford en 1
2024-11-06T00:50:05Z The Turn of the Road

This edition has images.

Title: The Turn of the Road
A Play in Two Scenes and an Epilogue

Note: Reading ease score: 95.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Turn of the Road" by Rutherford Mayne is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1907. This theatrical work showcases the lives of an Irish farming family, weaving themes of music, ambition, and societal expectations. Set in a rural County Down farmhouse, the play navigates the tension between aspirations for artistic expression and the practicality of farm life. The narrative revolves around Robbie John Granahan, a young farmer with a passion for music, particularly the fiddle. Despite his family's strong disapproval, Robbie desires to pursue a musical career rather than conform to the expectations of a farmer. Throughout the play, family dynamics come into play, particularly as his father, William John Granahan, and mother become increasingly frustrated with his neglect of farming duties in favor of playing music. The story culminates in a conflict over Robbie's future, forcing him to choose between his family's wishes and his own dreams, ultimately embracing his musical identity, despite the consequences. The play, infused with both humor and poignancy, captures the struggle between tradition and aspiration within a close-knit family and the societal norms of early 20th century Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mayne, Rutherford, 1878-1967

EBook No.: 31044

Published: Jan 23, 2010

Downloads: 44

Language: English

Subject: Ireland -- Drama

Subject: Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:31044:3 2010-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Mayne, Rutherford en 1