Angels and Ministers, and Other Victorian Plays by Laurence Housman
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"Angels and Ministers, and Other Victorian Plays" by Laurence Housman is a collection of plays written during the late 19th century, specifically centering around the Victorian era. The opening portion introduces us to characters that explore themes of politics, personal relationships, and societal norms of that historical period, with particular emphasis on the interactions of notable figures like Queen Victoria and her Prime Minister, Lord Beaconsfield. The opening of the volume establishes
a reflective and somewhat nostalgic tone towards the Victorian age. It begins with an intimate scene featuring Queen Victoria as she interacts with her favorite servant, John Brown, and discusses her awaiting ministerial visitor while navigating the complexities of her role as a woman within a patriarchal society. The dialogue reveals her thoughts on politics and relationships with her ministers, particularly Lord Beaconsfield. The scene finely contrasts the formality of royal life with the more personal and humorous exchanges that reveal character depth and societal critiques, setting the stage for the unfolding dramas that will further explore the Victorian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | Angels and Ministers, and Other Victorian Plays |
| Contents | Angels and ministers -- Possession -- Dethronements. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Keren Vergon, Charles M. Bidwell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Drama |
| Subject | Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804-1881 -- Drama |
| Subject | Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11020 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11020-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 619 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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