| Author |
Daingerfield, Foxhall, 1887-1933 |
| Title |
The southern cross : A play in four acts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 95.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Southern Cross" by Foxhall Daingerfield, Jr. is a historical play in four acts written in the early 20th century. Set during the American Civil War, specifically in 1864, the play revolves around the lives of Southern families deeply impacted by the war. The main characters, including members of the Stuart family and their friends, struggle with love, loss, and loyalty as they navigate the challenges brought about by the conflict. The opening of "The Southern Cross" introduces us to the Stuart home’s deteriorating beauty, symbolizing the physical and emotional toll the war has taken on its inhabitants. Characters such as Aunt Marthy and Cupid, who are household servants, reveal the anxiety surrounding the missing family members, particularly as they discuss the absence of soldiers and potential danger. Bev and Fair, young relatives, express both the desire to join their loved ones in the fight and the fear of losing them forever. As they converse about missing family and the pressures of war, hinting at romantic connections amidst their turmoil, the scene sets a poignant and reflective tone for the unfolding story. The interactions lay the groundwork for deeper conflicts of loyalty and love that will develop as the play progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American drama -- 20th century
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15629 |
| Release Date |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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