Angels and Ministers, and Other Victorian Plays by Laurence Housman

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Author Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959
Title Angels and Ministers, and Other Victorian Plays
Note Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Angels and ministers -- Possession -- Dethronements.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Keren Vergon, Charles M. Bidwell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Angels and Ministers, and Other Victorian Plays" by Laurence Housman is a collection of plays written during the late 19th century, specifically centering around the Victorian era. The opening portion introduces us to characters that explore themes of politics, personal relationships, and societal norms of that historical period, with particular emphasis on the interactions of notable figures like Queen Victoria and her Prime Minister, Lord Beaconsfield. The opening of the volume establishes a reflective and somewhat nostalgic tone towards the Victorian age. It begins with an intimate scene featuring Queen Victoria as she interacts with her favorite servant, John Brown, and discusses her awaiting ministerial visitor while navigating the complexities of her role as a woman within a patriarchal society. The dialogue reveals her thoughts on politics and relationships with her ministers, particularly Lord Beaconsfield. The scene finely contrasts the formality of royal life with the more personal and humorous exchanges that reveal character depth and societal critiques, setting the stage for the unfolding dramas that will further explore the Victorian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Drama
Subject Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804-1881 -- Drama
Subject Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 -- Drama
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EBook-No. 11020
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 10, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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