The old lady shows her medals by J. M. Barrie
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"The Old Lady Shows Her Medals" by J. M. Barrie is a play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Mrs. Dowey, a charming old lady who is a character of unexpected complexity, navigating the trials of life during wartime in London. Along with her friends, the play weaves humor, community, and the poignant reality of conflict as they discuss their sons at the front while hiding a secret
about one of their relationships. At the start of the play, we meet Mrs. Dowey and her friends in a casual tea gathering, filled with light-hearted banter and camaraderie amidst the backdrop of the war. The atmosphere is lively as they share tales of their sons fighting overseas, showcasing their resilience and friendship. However, the crux of Mrs. Dowey's story lies in her secret: while she pretends to be a proud mother receiving letters from her son, she has created an imaginary son, Kenneth, to cope with the isolation and stigma of not having anyone to send to war. The opening sets the tone for a blend of humor and tension, inviting the audience to explore themes of loneliness, deception, and the push for belonging during difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21021427 |
| Title | The old lady shows her medals |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 1921. |
| Series Title | The plays of J. M. Barrie. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Lady_Shows_Her_Medals |
| Contents | The old lady shows her medals -- The new word -- Barbara's wedding -- A well-remembered voice. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70315 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70315-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 558 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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