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Dixie, Florence, Lady
1855
1905
Dixie, Florence Caroline Douglas, Lady
Douglas, Florence, Lady
Dixie, Lady Florence
Holyoake, George Jacob
1817
1906
Holyoake, G. J. (George Jacob)
Isola; or, The disinherited: A revolt for woman and all the disinherited
$aUnited Kingdom :$bLeadenhall Press,$c1877.
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"Isola; or, The Disinherited: A Revolt for Woman and all the disinherited" by Lady Florence Dixie is a dramatic literary work written in the late 19th century. The drama explores themes of justice, truth, and women's rights through the figure of Isola, a queen trapped in a marriage she abhors and embodying a strong rebellion against societal norms. Her struggle reflects the plight of women and the oppressed, advocating for their liberation and equality. The opening of the play introduces Isola, a princess devoted to her slain love, Escanior, as she grapples with her forced marriage to King Hector. She expresses philosophical reflections on thought and memory while confronting her husband about the unjust constraints laid upon her and other women. The drama sets the stage for Isola’s awakening to her disinherited status, as King Hector attempts to enforce patriarchal authority, and she boldly challenges the established norms, stating her refusal to submit to injustice and her desire for truth and freedom. The dynamics of power, love, and rebellion are woven intricately, illustrating the raw emotions of the characters and the societal challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/IsolaOrTheDisinherited
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Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Women's rights -- Drama
Social problems -- Drama
Imaginary places -- Drama
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies
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