Project Gutenberg 2016-12-23 Public domain in the USA. 132 Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart 1844 1911 Ward, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Phelps, E. Stuart (Elizabeth Stuart) Within the Gates Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Within the Gates" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a drama written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Doctor Esmerald Thorne, a dedicated city physician, and his wife, Helen Thorne. The play delves into themes of love, loss, and the intersection of the spiritual with the earthly, exploring the tensions in their marriage as Esmerald grapples with the demands of his profession and the emotional weight of his responsibilities. At the start of the drama, we are introduced to Helen, who is anxiously waiting for her husband to return home from a long day filled with patients. There is an undeniable sense of unease as she expresses concern for their sick child, Laddie, while struggling with her role as a doctor's wife. As the scene unfolds, we witness the strained dynamic between Esmerald and Helen, marked by his dismissive attitude towards her worries. Meanwhile, a tragic accident involving Esmerald sets in motion a series of events that influence their lives profoundly, hinting at deep emotional and spiritual conflicts that will be explored throughout the story. The introduction of other characters, such as Mrs. Fayth and the presence of supernatural elements, suggests a broader commentary on life, love, and the nature of existence beyond the physical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Married people -- Drama Physicians -- Drama Future life -- Drama Spiritualism -- Drama PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Browsing: Fiction Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 206422 2025-06-21T12:03:17.725800 text/html 187498 2024-10-23T01:32:46 text/html 386085 2025-06-21T12:03:24.884693 application/epub+zip 386017 2025-06-21T12:03:19.344767 application/epub+zip 110300 2025-06-21T12:03:18.347753 application/epub+zip 647505 2025-06-21T12:03:28.067674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 617707 2025-06-21T12:03:23.863716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164864 2022-09-24T13:15:31.807896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153682 2025-06-21T12:03:16.739777 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133804 2024-10-23T01:32:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17420 2025-06-21T12:03:28.236681 application/rdf+xml 10962 2025-06-21T12:03:18.448729 image/jpeg 1918 2025-06-21T12:03:18.396767 image/jpeg 373636 2025-06-21T12:03:17.755774 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia