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Title: Four Short Plays

Note: Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The story of Rachel -- Kirstin -- The parachute -- A second-class duke.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau & the online Distributed
Proofreaders Canada team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net

Summary: "Four Short Plays" by Lady Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe Bell is a collection of dramatic works likely written in the early 20th century. This compilation features diverse plays, including "The Story of Rachel," "Kirstin," "The Parachute," and "A Second-Class Duke," each exploring different themes and character dynamics. The opening play, "The Story of Rachel," centers around a married couple, Captain William Carteret and his wife Rachel, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship through a candid conversation that reveals underlying tensions and secrets. The opening of "The Story of Rachel" introduces us to the titular characters in their drawing-room, where Rachel's desire for connection contrasts sharply with her husband's distraction by a newspaper. As they engage in dialogue about life, love, and their daughter Mary, Rachel reveals deeper insecurities and past fears, establishing a foundation of emotional depth. The scene takes a dramatic turn as a letter alluding to a hidden truth about Mary ignites a crisis, forcing Rachel to confront her past and the implications of a long-buried secret. The play sets the stage for an exploration of trust, identity, and the impact of unspoken truths on relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bell, Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe, Lady, 1851-1930

EBook No.: 47596

Published: Dec 8, 2014

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Four Short Plays

Note: Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The story of Rachel -- Kirstin -- The parachute -- A second-class duke.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau & the online Distributed
Proofreaders Canada team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net

Summary: "Four Short Plays" by Lady Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe Bell is a collection of dramatic works likely written in the early 20th century. This compilation features diverse plays, including "The Story of Rachel," "Kirstin," "The Parachute," and "A Second-Class Duke," each exploring different themes and character dynamics. The opening play, "The Story of Rachel," centers around a married couple, Captain William Carteret and his wife Rachel, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship through a candid conversation that reveals underlying tensions and secrets. The opening of "The Story of Rachel" introduces us to the titular characters in their drawing-room, where Rachel's desire for connection contrasts sharply with her husband's distraction by a newspaper. As they engage in dialogue about life, love, and their daughter Mary, Rachel reveals deeper insecurities and past fears, establishing a foundation of emotional depth. The scene takes a dramatic turn as a letter alluding to a hidden truth about Mary ignites a crisis, forcing Rachel to confront her past and the implications of a long-buried secret. The play sets the stage for an exploration of trust, identity, and the impact of unspoken truths on relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bell, Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe, Lady, 1851-1930

EBook No.: 47596

Published: Dec 8, 2014

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.