Cæsar's Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts by W. Somerset Maugham
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"Cæsar’s Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts" by W. Somerset Maugham is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The plot unfolds in Cairo, focusing on themes of love, loyalty, and societal expectations, particularly revolving around the character of Violet, the young wife of Sir Arthur Little, a British diplomatic official. The initial discussions and encounters showcase the dynamics of their social circle, hinting at underlying tensions and romantic entanglements
that drive the narrative forward. The beginning of the play introduces us to Violet, her husband Sir Arthur, and their guests as they navigate life in diplomatic circles. The setting is elegantly depicted, offering a blend of Eastern and Western influences in their home. Early conversations reveal Violet's excitement about her new role, her admiration for her husband, and her interactions with Ronald Parry, a charming young secretary. However, as the act progresses, a deep emotional undercurrent is established between Violet and Ronny, culminating in a revelation of their mutual feelings just as unexpected changes in Ronny’s career prospects threaten to disrupt their lives. Thus, the opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of love and duty within the confines of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23000227 |
| Title | Cæsar's Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts |
| Alternate Title | Caesar's Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar%27s_Wife_(play) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Drama |
| Subject | Married people -- Drama |
| Subject | English drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | British -- Egypt -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37965 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37965-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 206 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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