Alice Sit-By-The-Fire: Play Guide and Free Edition
Alice Sit-By-The-Fire: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Alice Sit-By-The-Fire is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew) (1860–1937).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Alice Sit-By-The-Fire" by J. M. Barrie is a play written in the late 19th century. The story centers on a young girl named Amy, her brother Cosmo, and their artistic aspirations, as well as the dynamics of family relationships upon the return of their parents from India. The play explores themes of youth, innocence, and the complexities of adult relationships, all while highlighting the innocence of Amy and her friend Ginevra. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Amy, who is in her room drying her hair after washing it. She is portrayed as an imaginative and somewhat artistic soul living with her brother Cosmo. Cosmo is troubled by a telegram from their father, causing him to express his resistance to parental affection humorously. The scene then shifts to the arrival of Amy's friend, Ginevra, leading to an intimate dialogue between the two girls about their newfound understanding of life through theatre. They discuss their thoughts on plays and their implications about life and love, creating a vibrant sense of youthful exploration. This opening establishes a light and whimsical mood, while hinting at deeper emotional stakes as the parents prepare to return after years away.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Alice Sit-By-The-Fire
- Author credits: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew) (1860–1937)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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