Three Plays by Brieux

Three Plays by Brieux

by Eugene Brieux
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 23/04/2025

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"Woman on Her Own" (La Femme seule): This play explores the challenges faced by women in a society that imposes rigid expectations. The central character, a woman abandoned by her husband, grapples with loneliness, isolation, and societal rejection as she tries to live independently. Brieux critiques the limited roles available to women, emphasizing how societal pressure forces women to conform to traditional norms, especially in marriage. The play highlights feminist themes, focusing on the emotional and social toll of being a single woman in a patriarchal society."False Gods" (Les Dieux sont faux): In this play, Brieux critiques the unquestioned faith in social and religious institutions. The story centers around characters who must confront the disillusionment of realizing that the ideals and beliefs they’ve followed are based on false premises. It addresses the dangers of blind adherence to authority, religion, and tradition, urging a questioning of the values that define a person's actions and beliefs. The play is a critique of the deification of these ideals and the consequences of living without introspection.

ISBN:
9789370866713
9789370866713
Category:
Plays
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
23-04-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Zinc Read

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