The Goddess of Reason: A Drama in Five Acts

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The Goddess of Reason: A Drama in Five Acts

by Mary Johnston

EN·~3 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

THE GODDESS OF REASON

0:12
2

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ

0:53
3

TIME 1791–1794

0:22
4

ACT I

51:44
5

ACT II

32:18
6

ACT III

33:20
7

ACT IV

34:38
8

ACT V

28:52
9

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

0:14

Description

Set against the turbulent years of the French Revolution, this five‑act drama opens on a sun‑lit terrace of a Breton château in 1791. The elegant garden, a statue of a nymph draped in ivy, and the scattered remnants of weapons hint at a world where aristocratic splendor and the fury of revolution collide. As a deputy arrives with news of political upheavals, the stage becomes a microcosm of the era’s clashing ideals.

A colorful cast of barons, clergy, soldiers, and ordinary townsfolk gathers, each voicing their allegiance to reason, liberty, or the old order. Their heated debates and bitter sarcasm bring the fervor of revolutionary rhetoric to life, while the looming presence of the “Goddess of Reason” offers a symbolic focal point for their aspirations and anxieties. The play balances sharp wit with poignant moments, inviting listeners to feel the restless energy of a nation on the brink of radical change.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (175K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-12-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mary Johnston

Mary Johnston

1870–1936

A bestselling historical novelist from Virginia, she paired sweeping adventure stories with a strong public voice for women’s rights. Her books captivated early twentieth-century readers, and several were later adapted for silent film.

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