Publisher's Synopsis
The Flutter of the Goldleaf: And Other Plays is a collection of plays written by Olive Tilford Dargan and published in 1922. The book contains three plays: The Flutter of the Goldleaf, Green Fields, and The First Wife. The Flutter of the Goldleaf is a one-act play that tells the story of a young woman who is torn between her love for her husband and her desire for independence. Green Fields is a three-act play that explores the lives of a group of farmers in rural Kentucky and their struggles to survive in a changing world. The First Wife is a one-act play that deals with the themes of jealousy and betrayal in a marriage.Dargan's plays are known for their strong female characters and their exploration of social issues such as gender roles, class, and race. The Flutter of the Goldleaf, in particular, is considered a feminist play for its portrayal of a woman who defies societal expectations and chooses to pursue her own dreams.Overall, The Flutter of the Goldleaf: And Other Plays is a thought-provoking collection of plays that offers insight into the social and cultural issues of early 20th century America.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.
