Elizabeth Robins Knihy

Focusing on the struggles of Vida Levering, a passionate activist for women's suffrage, the narrative explores her challenges against societal norms and the backlash from those around her. Set during the pivotal Suffragette movement in England, it highlights the intersection of art and political activism, showcasing how creativity can inspire resistance and challenge oppressive systems. The story serves as a powerful reminder of the courage required to advocate for change in the face of adversity.

The astonishing women involved in the Actresses Franchise League set up their own theatre companies and engaged with the battle for the vote by writing and performing campaigning plays all over the country. They launched themselves onto the political stage with their satirical plays, sketches and monologues whilst at the same time challenging the staid conventions of the Edwardian Theatre of the day. The legacy of their inspiring work to change both theatre and society has survived in the political theatre, agit-prop and verbatim theatre we know today. Introduced and set in an historical context by Dr Susan Croft together with an extensive Chronology of suffrage drama 1907-1914.Full playtexts from the following:’How the Vote was Won’ by Cicely Hamilton and Chris St. John’The Apple’ by Inez Bensusan’Jim s Leg’ by L.S. Phibbs’Votes for Women’ by Elizabeth Robins’At the Gates’ by Alice Chapin’In the Workhouse’ by Margaret Wynne Nevinson’A Change of Tenant’ by Helen Margaret Nightingale.

This novel, first published in 1907, brings to life Robin's experience and that of her colleagues, Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, in the story of Vida Levering, an upper-class British woman "converted" to the working-class suffrage movement. In a suspenseful plot, Robins contrasts the witty dialogue of elegant drawing rooms with the rough-and-tumble outdoor meetings of Trafalgar Square, recreating them almost word for word from actual accounts. Ultimately, Vida begins to make her own first speeches and out of the tragic events of her past devises a means of effecting women's political freedom. Jane Marcus puts this "funny, moving, and beautifully structured novel" in a class with Virginia Woolf's Night and Day.

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The Mills of the Gods is a novel written by Elizabeth Robins and published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Ogden. Mary is an American heiress who travels to England to marry a wealthy Englishman named Sir Wilfred Elton. However, her plans are disrupted when she falls in love with a young journalist named Hugh Roughsedge.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social change. Mary's journey from America to England represents the changing social dynamics of the time, as the old aristocracy gives way to the rising power of the middle class. The title of the novel, ""The Mills of the Gods"", refers to the idea that justice is inevitable and that those who abuse their power will eventually face the consequences.Robins' writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its nuanced portrayal of the characters' emotions and motivations. The novel is considered a classic of early 20th-century literature and is still widely read today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A one-act play about marriage and infidelity, written in the late 19th century by two prominent women writers of the time. The play explores the tension between passion and duty, and the ways in which gender roles and societal expectations can limit individual freedom.

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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Florence, the narrative follows Lorraine, a young American artist caught in a love triangle with an Italian artist and an American writer. As she navigates her romantic entanglements, Lorraine confronts deeper questions of identity, morality, and the essence of art. The novel delves into themes of love, passion, and cultural clashes, offering a rich portrayal of expatriate life in a city renowned for its history and artistry. This work serves as a compelling exploration of the complexities of human relationships.