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Title: Within the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Summary: "Within the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller" by Marvin Dana and Bayard Veiller is a dramatic work set in the early 20th century that explores themes of justice, morality, and class disparity. The story centers on Mary Turner, a young woman who finds herself wrongfully accused of theft, leading to a harsh conviction and a three-year prison sentence. As she navigates through her despair, the book delves into her yearning for revenge against the world that has betrayed her, while also examining societal attitudes toward crime and the living conditions that drive individuals to desperation. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Mary, who is awakening in a prison cell, grappling with her dire situation after being sentenced for a crime she did not commit. Through poignant reflections, readers learn about her past, including her struggles with poverty and her steadfast commitment to integrity amidst the temptations that surround her. As the story unfolds, the narrative not only sheds light on Mary’s personal journey through anguish and outrage but also critiques the societal structures that condemn those like her. Gilder, the owner of the store from which she is accused of stealing, becomes a pivotal figure representing the harshness of a capitalist society that prioritizes property over justice. This opening sets the stage for a compelling exploration of both individual and societal moral failings that resonate with contemporary themes of justice and empathy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dana, Marvin, 1867-1926
Author: Veiller, Bayard, 1869-1943
EBook No.: 905
Published: May 1, 1997
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Within the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Summary: "Within the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller" by Marvin Dana and Bayard Veiller is a dramatic work set in the early 20th century that explores themes of justice, morality, and class disparity. The story centers on Mary Turner, a young woman who finds herself wrongfully accused of theft, leading to a harsh conviction and a three-year prison sentence. As she navigates through her despair, the book delves into her yearning for revenge against the world that has betrayed her, while also examining societal attitudes toward crime and the living conditions that drive individuals to desperation. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Mary, who is awakening in a prison cell, grappling with her dire situation after being sentenced for a crime she did not commit. Through poignant reflections, readers learn about her past, including her struggles with poverty and her steadfast commitment to integrity amidst the temptations that surround her. As the story unfolds, the narrative not only sheds light on Mary’s personal journey through anguish and outrage but also critiques the societal structures that condemn those like her. Gilder, the owner of the store from which she is accused of stealing, becomes a pivotal figure representing the harshness of a capitalist society that prioritizes property over justice. This opening sets the stage for a compelling exploration of both individual and societal moral failings that resonate with contemporary themes of justice and empathy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dana, Marvin, 1867-1926
Author: Veiller, Bayard, 1869-1943
EBook No.: 905
Published: May 1, 1997
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.