Publisher's Synopsis
""A Bit O' Love"" is a play written by John Galsworthy, first performed in 1915. The story revolves around the character of Lydia Carew, a young woman who falls in love with a man named Michael, despite the disapproval of her mother and society. Michael, a struggling artist, is also in love with Lydia but feels unworthy of her due to his financial situation. The play explores themes of class, love, and societal expectations. As the story unfolds, Lydia's mother tries to arrange a marriage for her daughter with a wealthy man, while Michael struggles to gain recognition as an artist. Ultimately, Lydia must choose between following her heart and conforming to society's expectations. Galsworthy's writing is known for its social commentary and exploration of human relationships, and ""A Bit O' Love"" is no exception. The play is a poignant portrayal of the struggle between love and societal norms, and the consequences of following one's heart.GLADYS. 'Tisn't, winter now--Ascension Day. I saw her cumin' out o' Dr. Desert's house. I know 'twas her because she had on a blue dress an' a proud luke. Mother says the doctor come over here tu often before Mrs. Strangway went away, just afore Christmas. They was old sweethearts before she married Mr. Strangway. [To Ivy] 'Twas yure mother told mother that.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.
