Fanny's First Play by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title Fanny's First Play
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny%27s_First_Play
Note Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Ron Burkey, and David Widger
Summary "Fanny's First Play" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically in the year 1911. It revolves around the character of Fanny O'Dowda, an aspiring playwright who stages a private performance of her work for a gathering of critics and guests at her father's estate. The play delves into themes of morality, artistic expression, and generational conflict, as Fanny grapples with the implications of her work on her father's traditional values and expectations. At the start of "Fanny's First Play," readers are introduced to a theatrical setting where Fanny is nervously preparing for a private performance of her play, which could potentially shock her father, Count O'Dowda. The opening scene features Cecil Savoyard, an impresario, engaging in a conversation with the Count about the play's nature and the critics who are invited to review it. Fanny's character is established as anxious yet determined, keenly aware of the cultural expectations she is challenging, particularly her father's admiration for traditional aesthetics. The Count is portrayed as somewhat out of touch with modernity, harboring a romanticized view of art and culture. The initial interactions lay the groundwork for a humorous exploration of art, family dynamics, and the struggle for creative self-expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 5698
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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