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Public domain in the USA.
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Coward, Noël
1899
1973
Coward, Noel Pierce, Sir
Coward, Noel
Whittlebot, Hernia
The Vortex: A Play in Three Acts
$aUnited States :$bHarper & Brothers,$c1924.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vortex
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"The Vortex: A Play in Three Acts" by Noel Coward is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a group of socialites in London and explores themes of love, infidelity, and the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on the character of Florence Lancaster as she navigates the tumultuous dynamics with her son Nicky and his new love interest, Bunty. The play captures the elegant yet fragile world of its characters, all of whom are deeply affected by their desires and insecurities. The opening of the play introduces us to the drawing-room of Florence Lancaster's flat, where she is awaited by her friends Helen Saville and Pauncefort Quentin. Their discussions reveal much about their social circle and their opinions on aesthetics and personal relationships. The arrival of various characters, including Clara Hibbert and Tom Veryan, initiates a blend of flirtation, amusement, and underlying tensions, particularly concerning Nicky, who is returning from Paris. The witty repartee among the characters hints at deeper issues, planting seeds for the conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. As relationships are tested and various encounters take place, the stage is set for the exploration of love and personal truth in a society marked by superficiality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/vortexplayinthre0000cowa/page/n7/mode/2up
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1924
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Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Mothers and sons -- Drama
England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama
Drug addicts -- Drama
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Category: British Literature
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