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The Provincetown Plays (Classic Reprint): Third Series; The Two Sons, Neith Boyce; Lima Beans, Alfred Kreymborg; Before Breakfast, Eugene O'neill - Couverture souple

Boyce, Neith

 
9781334486449: The Provincetown Plays (Classic Reprint): Third Series; The Two Sons, Neith Boyce; Lima Beans, Alfred Kreymborg; Before Breakfast, Eugene O'neill

Synopsis

This book offers a glimpse into the raw and tumultuous world of early 20th century American life, as seen through the lens of a troubled marriage. Set against the backdrop of a working-class New York City apartment, the author explores the corrosive effects of societal pressures, economic hardship, and personal disillusionment on a young couple. The narrative unravels through a series of tense exchanges between the husband, Alfred, a struggling writer consumed by self-doubt and alcohol, and his wife, Mary, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage and forced to support them both. The book delves into themes of betrayal, resentment, and the disintegration of dreams. The author's stark realism exposes the hollowness of societal expectations and the destructive nature of unfulfilled desires, leaving the reader with a powerful understanding of the forces that shape individual lives in the face of social and economic constraints. The book's insightful portrayal of marital breakdown within the context of early 20th century American society offers a timeless and poignant commentary on the fragility of human relationships.

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