The Squire E-Book

Arthur Wing Pinero

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

Arthur Wing Pinero's "The Squire" is a masterfully crafted play that delves into the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations in late Victorian England. With its sharp dialogues, robust characters, and underlying themes of class and ambition, Pinero offers a vivid portrayal of the tensions between personal desires and societal constraints. The play typifies the era's shift from melodrama to more nuanced character studies, employing humor and wit to explore the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonists in a rapidly changing world. Pinero, a prominent figure in the development of modern theatre, was deeply influenced by his own experiences as a playwright and actor. His intimate understanding of the theatrical world and the social mores of his time informed his writing, providing a keenly observant lens through which to scrutinize the behavior of his characters. Pinero's background, including a rise from humble beginnings to literary acclaim, lends authenticity to the challenges faced by the characters in "The Squire" and reflects his own struggles against social barriers. Readers of classic literature and theatre enthusiasts will find "The Squire" both a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of character dynamics and societal norms. Its relevance endures, echoing contemporary themes of ambition, class conflict, and personal authenticity, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

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Arthur Wing Pinero

The Squire

An Original Comedy in Three Acts

 

EAN 8596547328056

DigiCat, 2022 Contact: [email protected]

Table of Contents

THE SQUIRE

ACT I. — THE SECRET.

ACT II. — THE SIREN.

ACT III. — GOOD-BYE.

Produced at the St. James's Theatre, London, on December 29th, 1881 with the following cast:--

Characters:

The Rev. Paul Dormer

Mr. Hare

Lieutenant Thorndyke

Mr. Kendal

Gilbert Hythe

Mr. T. N. Wenraan

Gunnion

Mr. Macintosh

Izod Haggerston

Mr. T. W. Robertson

Fell

Mr. Martin

Robjohns, Junior

Mr. Brandon Thomas

The Representative of the "Pagley Mercury "

Mr. Steyne

Kate Verity

Mrs. Kendal

Christiana Haggerston

Miss Ada Murray

Felicity Gunnion

Miss Stella Brereton

Villagers.

THE SQUIRE

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ACT I. — THE SECRET.

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Scene:—The exterior of a decayed, weatherbeaten, Elizabethan 'mansion, overgrown with ivy and autumn-tinted creeper. On the R., the lower part of a tower, square or circular. Facing the audience, about five feet from the ground, a door opening into the tower, the entrance proper to the house. This door leads out on to a stone terrace, which is run off the stage R., and which terminates R. C., in a few broken and irregular steps. At the foot of the steps, C., of stage, an old halting stone. Below the terrace, R., a wooden garden seat. On the R., of garden seat, a small rustic table, on which is a work-basket with materials for needlework. At back, up stage, the house runs from R., to L., In R., corner, a piece of broken stonework, almost concealed by ivy, forming a footing to gain a broad beam which runs about twelve feet from the ground, from R., to L., Above the beam, two substantial casement windows, R., c. and L., Below the beams, R., C., a window, and on the L. a large archway, with broken iron gates leaning against its walls. Through the archway, a bright view of farm lands, ricks, etc., etc. On the L., continuing the house wall, down the stage, an outhouse, suggesting a kitchen dairy; outside this, up stage L., a wooden bench with milk-pails, etc. Down stage, a door leading into outhouse. Above door, L., C., rough deal table and two chairs. The ground is flagged with broken stones, which are much overgrown with moss and weed.