The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith by Arthur Wing Pinero

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Author Pinero, Arthur Wing, 1855-1934
Title The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith
Note Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Stephen Bishop
Summary "The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith" by Arthur Wing Pinero is a play written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Venice and revolves around the character of Agnes Ebbsmith, a complex woman grappling with her past and her identity, particularly in relation to her partner Lucas Cleeve. The themes of unconventional relationships, societal expectations, and personal freedom seem central to the narrative. The opening of the play introduces the setting in a Palazzo Arconati, where we meet a cast of characters including Agnes, Lucas, and Gertrude Thorpe. From the beginning, it is established that Agnes has a troubled past—previously married to a man whose memory she struggles with—and grapples with societal perceptions of her current relationship with Lucas, who has recently left his wife. As the characters interact, we learn about their backgrounds, ambitions, and the complexity of their emotions, particularly Agnes's internal conflict about her identity as an independent woman versus the societal role imposed upon her. This setup hints at a deeper exploration of love, social expectations, and the quest for self-understanding throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Marriage -- Drama
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject English drama -- 19th century
Subject Adultery -- Drama
Subject Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 15357
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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