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Mrs Warren's Profession

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Mother-daughter conflict in Victorian sex trade.

This book offers a unique perspective on the sex trade in Victorian England, exploring the complex relationship between a mother who made her living through prostitution, and her university-educated daughter. It offers a thought-provoking look at the societal norms of the time and the choices available to women, as well as the tensions that arise when past secrets are revealed. Readers who enjoy historical dramas or stories about family relationships will find this book to be a compelling read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Mrs Warren's Profession

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ISBN: 9780713679946
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,582.65
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Date of Publication: 2013-01-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama
Related Topics: Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 6089 readers)

Description

'Shaw's refusal to moralise about the sex trade, only about the system that supports it, provides the play with its dramatic tension and surprising modernity .' GuardianShaw's 1893 play centres on the mother and daughter relationship between Kitty Warren and her Cambridge-educated daughter, Vivie, who is currently enjoying a comfortable and financially untroubled life. Kitty's own upbringing was far from easy, however, and meant that she eventually had to make money through prostitution and then through the management of several brothels. When Vivie discovers that her mother brought her up and funded Vivie's Cambridge education on the money made from these pursuits, she is horrified and can barely cope. What's more, Vivie discovers that her mother's brothels are still in operation.Students will find a wealth of information in this text to guide their an extended introduction exploring the theatrical and historical context, critical reactions, background on the author, and stage history. It also includes Shaw's original Preface, and the play itself contains numerous notes and explanations throughout to aid students' understanding.
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Mother-daughter conflict in Victorian sex trade.

This book offers a unique perspective on the sex trade in Victorian England, exploring the complex relationship between a mother who made her living through prostitution, and her university-educated daughter. It offers a thought-provoking look at the societal norms of the time and the choices available to women, as well as the tensions that arise when past secrets are revealed. Readers who enjoy historical dramas or stories about family relationships will find this book to be a compelling read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.