Landed Gentry: A Comedy in Four Acts by W. Somerset Maugham

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Author Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965
Title Landed Gentry: A Comedy in Four Acts
Note Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Landed Gentry: A Comedy in Four Acts" by W. Somerset Maugham is a play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the complexities of social class and morality, focusing on the lives of the Insoley family, particularly Claude Insoley, as they navigate the pressures of societal expectations and personal dilemmas in rural England. The play delves into themes of reputation, the consequences of scandal, and the burgeoning class tensions of the time. At the start of "Landed Gentry," a gamekeeper, Gann, arrives at the residence of Claude Insoley. Claude informs Gann that his daughter, Peggy, who has returned from London under distressing circumstances, must leave the estate due to established rules concerning moral conduct. Tension heightens as Gann pleads for compassion, insisting that Peggy deserves a second chance, and this sparks discussions among various characters about the rigid social mores tied to land ownership and reputation. Meanwhile, Grace Insoley openly expresses her discontent with her life and the stifling nature of her surroundings, hinting at deeper conflicts within her marriage to Claude and foreshadowing trouble ahead as they navigate the fallout from Peggy’s predicament. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Marriage -- Drama
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama
Subject Gentry -- England -- Somerset -- Drama
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EBook-No. 50601
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Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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