Florence Nightingale: A Drama

By Edith Gittings Reid

Book Overview

Florence Nightingale: A Drama is a book written by Edith Gittings Reid that tells the story of Florence Nightingale, a pioneering figure in the field of nursing. The book is a dramatic retelling of Nightingale's life and career, from her early years as a privileged young woman to her work as a nurse during the Crimean War and beyond.The book is divided into three acts, each of which covers a different period in Nightingale's life. In Act One, we see Nightingale as a young woman struggling to find her place in Victorian society. Despite the expectations of her family and society, Nightingale is determined to pursue a career in nursing and eventually convinces her parents to allow her to study at a hospital in Germany.Act Two focuses on Nightingale's experiences during the Crimean War, where she gained fame for her work in improving conditions for wounded soldiers. The book highlights Nightingale's struggles with the military bureaucracy and her efforts to bring about lasting change in the field of nursing.In Act Three, we see Nightingale as an older woman, reflecting on her life and legacy. The book explores Nightingale's ongoing efforts to improve healthcare and her role as a pioneering figure in the field of nursing.Overall, Florence Nightingale: A Drama is a compelling and insightful look at the life of one of history's most influential nurses. Through its vivid storytelling and engaging characters, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of nursing and the challenges faced by women in Victorian society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432640070
• ISBN13: 9781432640071
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"