Women On Her Own; False Gods And The Red Robe (1916)

By Eugène Brieux

Book Overview

Women On Her Own; False Gods And The Red Robe is a book written by Eugene Brieux and published in 1916. The book is a collection of two plays that explore the themes of women's independence and the dangers of blindly following religious leaders. The first play, Women On Her Own, tells the story of a young woman named Marie who defies societal expectations by leaving her husband and striking out on her own. She faces many challenges as she tries to make a life for herself, including poverty, sexism, and the disapproval of her family and friends. Through Marie's struggles, Brieux explores the limitations placed on women in early 20th century society and the importance of self-reliance and independence.The second play, False Gods And The Red Robe, takes a critical look at organized religion and the power dynamics at play within religious institutions. The play follows a young priest named Father Leclerc, who becomes disillusioned with the church after witnessing the hypocrisy and corruption of his superiors. As he tries to expose the truth, he faces opposition from those in power and must decide whether to continue serving the church or to leave and pursue a more honest path.Overall, Women On Her Own; False Gods And The Red Robe is a thought-provoking exploration of some of the most pressing social issues of its time, including women's rights, religious authority, and the nature of power.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: 1164069950
• ISBN13: 9781164069959
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"