{"product_id":"the-lamp-and-the-bell-a-drama-in-five-acts-with-a-biography-by-carl-van-doren-paperback","title":"The Lamp and the Bell - A Drama in Five Acts: With a Biography by Carl Van Doren - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdna St Vincent Millay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarl Van Doren\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA poignant exploration of the enduring bond between two women, \u003cem\u003eThe Lamp and the Bell\u003c\/em\u003e is a lyrically beautiful drama celebrating sapphic relationships and unwavering love in the face of adversity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'You are a burning lamp to me, a flame\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wind cannot blow out'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet in picturesque medieval Italy, \u003cem\u003eThe Lamp and the Bell\u003c\/em\u003e is a five-act fairy tale drama. Melodramatic, moving, and insightful, this play, written in lyrical verse, centres around Bianca and Beatrice whose deep friendship matures into a profound romance. Their relationship is tested as they navigate the complexities of their personal desires and the societal restrictions of their time. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, this play was originally written for a student production at Vassar College, New York, and first published in 1921.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillay's masterful dialogue and rich characterisation bring to life the intimate relationship between Bianca and Beatrice. This early LGBTQ+ play is a thoughtful testament to the courage required to pursue true love and is a timeless exploration of queer identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409894052077,"sku":"9781528717632","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-lamp-and-the-bell-a-drama-in-five-acts-with-a-biography-by-carl-van-doren-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}