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Samuel Adamson

    The Ballad of Hattie and James
    Mrs Affleck
    THE CHERRY ORCHARD
    Wife
    All About My Mother
    The Light Princess
    • The Light Princess

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      4,1(67)Évaluer

      I'm done, Father,Keep your crown,I swear you'll never bring me down!I am not queen material!Once, in opposing kingdoms lived a princess and a prince who had lost their mothers.

      The Light Princess
    • All About My Mother

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      3,9(22)Évaluer

      Following the tragic death of her beloved son, Manuela goes to Barcelona in search of the father. But before she can exorcise her guilt she gets caught up in the lives of three women: Agrado, a long-lost transexual friend; Rosa, a young nun in search of love; and, Huma Rojo, the famous actress Manuela's son so admired.

      All About My Mother
    • Wife

      • 112pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      3,8(28)Évaluer

      Robert leaves Ibsen's A Doll's House outraged by its attack on the sanctity of marriage; What she chooses to do next will have consequences not just for her and Robert, but for four couples who come after them over ninety years. The truth is we have to give up parts of ourselves if we want to be with someone.

      Wife
    • THE CHERRY ORCHARD

      A Comedy in Four Acts

      • 66pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      Exploring themes of denial and social change, Chekhov's final play centers on an aristocratic family facing the imminent loss of their estate, including a cherished cherry orchard. As local merchant Lopakhin suggests radical solutions to save the property, the family remains paralyzed by their inability to confront reality. This poignant narrative captures the decline of wealth and status while serving as a profound commentary on bourgeois materialism and the shifting social landscape of the time.

      THE CHERRY ORCHARD
    • Mrs Affleck

      • 76pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      Exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships, this work delves into the emotional turmoil of its characters as they confront their past and present struggles. The narrative centers around the impact of a tragic event on a family, revealing deep psychological insights and the consequences of personal choices. Ibsen's poignant dialogue and rich character development invite readers to reflect on the nature of love and the haunting effects of loss.

      Mrs Affleck
    • An epic, life-spanning tale of friendship, music, and the moments that change a person forever.

      The Ballad of Hattie and James