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The Duchess aka Wallis Simpson

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Griffiths, Linda; Griffiths, Linda, 1953-2014 (Playwright)

Author

Griffiths, Linda
1953-2014

Author Role

Playwright

Publisher

Theatre Passe Muraille

Date Issued

1998-01-31

Place of Publication

Toronto, Ontario

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monographic

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text

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Geographic setting: England, United Kingdom, China, Washington, DC, USA. Historical period: Early 20th century. Characters: male adults: 4; female adults: 3.

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Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory

Language

English

Primary Genre

Drama

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cwrc:3ad868a3-1ee8-49d6-b317-a5746230baca

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2019-06-24T20:35:19.144Z

Abstract

The Duchess enters the audacious world of Wallis Simpson--from the filth of Shanghai brothels to the regal splendour of Buckingham Palace--shedding light on the infamous woman for whom King Edward VIII would eventually abdicate the throne. In this adult Alice in Wonderland, Wallis's personified jewels, her Royal Court chorus, and the royal family themselves dance us through the personal, the political, and the fabulist, giving us a glimpse of the life of the controversial woman who diverted the course of the 20th century.

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The Duchess aka Wallis Simpson
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The Duchess enters the audacious world of Wallis Simpson--from the filth of Shanghai brothels to the regal splendour of Buckingham Palace--shedding light on the infamous woman for whom King Edward VIII would eventually abdicate the throne. In this adult Alice in Wonderland, Wallis's personified jewels, her Royal Court chorus, and the royal family themselves dance us through the personal, the political, and the fabulist, giving us a glimpse of the life of the controversial woman who diverted the course of the 20th century., Geographic setting: England, United Kingdom, China, Washington, DC, USA. Historical period: Early 20th century. Characters: male adults: 4; female adults: 3., Geographic setting: England, United Kingdom, China, Washington, DC, USA. Historical period: Early 20th century. Characters: male adults: 4; female adults: 3.
Publisher
Theatre Passe Muraille
Contributor
Griffiths, Linda Griffiths, Linda, 1953-2014 (Playwright)
Date
1998-01-31
Type
Text, Book, Drama
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text
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cwrc:3ad868a3-1ee8-49d6-b317-a5746230baca
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English
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