The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894); Henley, William Ernest (1849–1903).
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"The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson" by Henley and Stevenson is a collection of dramatic works composed during the late 19th century. The text is composed of several plays, with "Deacon Brodie" highlighted as a central piece, which explores themes of duality and crime through the story of the titular character, Deacon Brodie, who leads a double life as a respected tradesman by day and a criminal by night. At the start of the play "Deacon Brodie," we are introduced to William Brodie, a skilled carpenter and deacon of the Wrights in Edinburgh, who is portrayed as a man of great talent yet deeply entangled in a life of crime. The narrative presents his conflicting existence through conversations with other characters, including family members like Mary, his sister, and his uncle, the Procurator-Fiscal. As Brodie grapples with his dual identity, the opening establishes tensions between his responsibilities to his family and his involvement in criminal activities, foreshadowing the perilous choices he will face. This exploration of morality amidst crime captures a compelling drama that resonates with both internal conflict and societal judgment.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson
- Author credits: Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894); Henley, William Ernest (1849–1903)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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