Robert Burns: A play by John Drinkwater
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"Robert Burns: A Play" by John Drinkwater is a dramatic work crafted in the early 20th century that explores the life of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns. The play opens with a vivid portrayal of Burns's interactions with various characters from his rural Scottish life, delving into themes of love, social class, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. Key figures introduced include the peasant girl Nell, who captures
Burns's affections, and Holy Willie, a representation of religious hypocrisy. At the start of the play, we witness a lighthearted and romantic moment between Robert Burns and Nell, showcasing their playful banter and Burns's poetic musings. However, their intimate exchange is interrupted by the arrival of Holy Willie, who condemns Burns's behavior and represents the societal pressures and moral judgments that weigh heavily on him. The dialogue emphasizes Burns's struggle between his artistic spirit and the stringent expectations of society, as he grapples with his feelings for Nell and his desire to preserve his creative freedom amidst the conflicts arising from the community’s religious strictness. This opening establishes both the characters' dynamics and the overarching themes that are likely to unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 26026137 |
| Title | Robert Burns: A play |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton Mifflin,1925. |
| Credits | Thomas Frost, Tim Lindell 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: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68535 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 293 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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