In A Day

In A Day: A Drama is a play written by Augusta Webster. The story follows the life of a woman named Laura, who is struggling to find her place in society. Throughout the play, Laura is faced with various challenges and obstacles, including the expectations of her family and the limitations placed upon her as a woman in Victorian England.The play is divided into three acts, each of which takes place over the course of a single day. In Act One, we see Laura at home with her family, where she is constantly reminded of her duty to marry and uphold the family name. In Act Two, Laura attends a social gathering, where she is forced to confront the realities of her situation as a woman in a male-dominated society. Finally, in Act Three, Laura makes a decision that will change her life forever.In A Day: A Drama is a powerful exploration of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for individual freedom. Through the character of Laura, Augusta Webster offers a critique of the rigid gender norms of Victorian England and the limitations they placed upon women. The play is a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the importance of individual agency in the face of societal pressure.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.