Little Mother Of The Slums And Other Plays (1915)

The Little Mother of the Slums and Other Plays is a collection of plays written by Emily Herey Denison and first published in 1915. The book includes four plays, each exploring different social issues of the time. The title play, The Little Mother of the Slums, tells the story of a young girl who takes on the role of mother to her siblings after their mother dies. Set in the slums of London, the play highlights the poverty and hardship faced by many families in the early 20th century.The second play, The Toy-Shop, is a Christmas play that follows the adventures of two children who visit a magical toy shop. The play explores themes of imagination, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.The third play, The House of Rimmon, is a biblical drama set in ancient Israel. The play tells the story of Naaman, a Syrian general who is cured of leprosy by the prophet Elisha. The play explores themes of faith, healing, and redemption.The final play, The Enchanted Garden, is a romantic comedy set in a garden. The play follows the love triangle between a young woman, her fianc�����, and a mysterious stranger who appears in the garden. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and the power of nature.Overall, The Little Mother of the Slums and Other Plays is a diverse collection of plays that explores a range of social issues and themes. Denison's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre and social issues in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.