The Lamp and the Bell

Edna St. Vincent Millay's "The Lamp and the Bell" offers a compelling exploration of sisterhood through the lens of American drama and poetry. This powerful play delves into themes of family, loyalty, and the complex bonds between women. Classified under Drama and Poetry, this work showcases Millay's signature lyrical style and insightful character development.

While echoing elements of fantasy and fairy tales, the play presents a unique dramatic narrative centered around stepsisters. The story's enduring appeal lies in its examination of universal human emotions and relationships. A rediscovered gem of American literature, "The Lamp and the Bell" provides a thought-provoking experience for anyone interested in classic drama and the works of celebrated women authors. This edition brings Millay's captivating verse and poignant storytelling to a new audience, meticulously prepared for print republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Lamp and the Bell

Edna St. Vincent Millay's "The Lamp and the Bell" offers a compelling exploration of sisterhood through the lens of American drama and poetry. This powerful play delves into themes of family, loyalty, and the complex bonds between women. Classified under Drama and Poetry, this work showcases Millay's signature lyrical style and insightful character development.

While echoing elements of fantasy and fairy tales, the play presents a unique dramatic narrative centered around stepsisters. The story's enduring appeal lies in its examination of universal human emotions and relationships. A rediscovered gem of American literature, "The Lamp and the Bell" provides a thought-provoking experience for anyone interested in classic drama and the works of celebrated women authors. This edition brings Millay's captivating verse and poignant storytelling to a new audience, meticulously prepared for print republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Lamp and the Bell

The Lamp and the Bell

by Edna St Vincent Millay
The Lamp and the Bell

The Lamp and the Bell

by Edna St Vincent Millay

Overview

Edna St. Vincent Millay's "The Lamp and the Bell" offers a compelling exploration of sisterhood through the lens of American drama and poetry. This powerful play delves into themes of family, loyalty, and the complex bonds between women. Classified under Drama and Poetry, this work showcases Millay's signature lyrical style and insightful character development.

While echoing elements of fantasy and fairy tales, the play presents a unique dramatic narrative centered around stepsisters. The story's enduring appeal lies in its examination of universal human emotions and relationships. A rediscovered gem of American literature, "The Lamp and the Bell" provides a thought-provoking experience for anyone interested in classic drama and the works of celebrated women authors. This edition brings Millay's captivating verse and poignant storytelling to a new audience, meticulously prepared for print republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023154352
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 92
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.19(d)

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From shining where it will ? Fidelio. Why, by your life, And a foul oath it is! why, by your life, I am a cloud, that is an easy riddle. Scene 2 A garden with a fountain, at Fiori. Beatrice and Bianca sitting side by side on a low step. Evening. Beatrice. How beautiful it is to sit like this, Snow-White, to think of much, and to say little. Bianca. Ay, it is beautiful. I shall remember All my life long these evenings that we spent Sitting just here, thinking together. (Pause) Rose- Red, It is four years to-day since first we met. Did you know that? Beatrice. Nay, is it? Bianca. Four years to-day. I liked you from the moment that I saw you, Beatrice! Beatrice. I you, Bianca. From the rery moment! I thought you were the prettiest little girl That I had ever seen. Bianca. I was afraid Of you, a little, at first, you were a Princess, You see. But you explained that being a Princess Was much the same as anything else. 'Twas nice, You said, when people were nice, and when they were not nice 'Twas hateful, just the same as everything else. And then I saw your dolls, and they had noses All scratched, and wigs all matted, just like mine, Which reassured me even more! I still, though, Think of you as a Princess; the way you do things Is much more wonderful than the way I do them! The way you speak to the servants, even the way You pick up something that you drop. BEATRICE. You gOOSe! 'Tis not because I'm a Princess you feel that way I've always thought the same thing about you! The way you draw your gloves on is to me More marvelous than the way the sun comes up! ( They both burst out laughing) Oh, lud, how droll we are! Bianca. Oh, I shall die Of laughing! Think you any one else, Rose-Red,Was ever half ...

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