The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: A Drama in Three Acts by D. H. Lawrence
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| Author | Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930 |
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| Title | The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: A Drama in Three Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: A Drama in Three Acts" by D. H. Lawrence is a play written in the early 20th century. The drama explores the complex dynamics of a coal miner's family and focuses on the struggles of Mrs. Holroyd, who contends with her husband Holroyd's irresponsibility and drinking, as well as her own feelings of entrapment and despair. Central to the narrative is Mrs. Holroyd, depicting a woman caught between her duties as a mother and her desire for a life free from the shame and neglect she experiences. The opening of the play introduces the stark reality of Mrs. Holroyd's life in a miner’s cottage, where she juggles household chores and her children's antics while waiting for her husband to return home. Mr. Holroyd's late arrival and the news of his behavior at a local pub lead to a confrontation between the couple, highlighting their deteriorating relationship and Mrs. Holroyd's mounting frustration. As she interacts with a young electrician named Blackmore, tensions rise, illustrating the temptation for escape from her discontented domestic life. The scene sets the stage for the unfolding drama that captures themes of infidelity, emotional turmoil, and the struggles inherent in working-class life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Coal miners -- Drama |
| Subject | Coal miners -- Family relationships -- Drama |
| Subject | Coal mine accidents -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55877 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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