Publisher's Synopsis
The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd is a three-act drama written by D.H. Lawrence and published in 1914. The play is set in a mining community in England and revolves around the life of a woman named Lizzie Holroyd. Lizzie is married to a miner named Charles Holroyd, who is a drunkard and abusive towards her. Despite her difficult circumstances, Lizzie remains loyal to her husband and tries to make their marriage work.However, when Charles becomes involved with another woman, Lizzie is faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to leave him. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and is a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by women in early 20th century England.The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd is considered one of Lawrence's most important works, and is known for its realistic portrayal of working-class life in England. The play has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times, and remains a popular and influential work of literature.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.
