The Circle: A Comedy in Three Acts by W. Somerset Maugham
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| Author | Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 |
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| Title | The Circle: A Comedy in Three Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Circle_(play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Circle: A Comedy in Three Acts" by W. Somerset Maugham is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous relationships within a family, particularly focusing on Arnold Champion-Cheney and the return of his estranged mother, Lady Kitty. As the characters navigate their interactions, unresolved feelings and past scandals come to light, revealing a complex web of emotions and societal expectations." The opening of the play introduces us to Arnold in the grand drawing-room of Aston-Adey, his family's estate, as he anxiously awaits the arrival of his mother, Lady Kitty, who had left the family decades prior in scandalous circumstances. Arnold's new wife, Elizabeth, and other guests, including friends and servants, display a mix of humor and tension regarding the impending reunion. As they discuss Lady Kitty and her past decisions, it becomes clear that Arnold harbors deep resentment toward his mother for the turmoil her departure caused in his life. The conversations hint at underlying complexities and feelings about love, loyalty, and the challenges of familial ties, setting the stage for the dramatic developments to come as the characters confront the ramifications of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adultery -- Drama |
| Subject | Intergenerational relations -- Drama |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42395 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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