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Οι Πεταλούδες του Χειμώνα, Theatrical work

Author: CHrysiida Dimoulidou

Charleston, South Carolina, 1995. Fifty-four-year-old Eleanor Miller, a scion of a wealthy family and widow of the rich banker Emerson Miller, is an extreme racist, harsh and unfeeling even towards...

Charleston, South Carolina, 1995. Fifty-four-year-old Eleanor Miller, a scion of a wealthy family and widow of the rich banker Emerson Miller, is an extreme racist, harsh and unfeeling even towards her three children. Eleanor, who has been confined to a wheelchair for the past eight years due to an accident, refuses to have black domestic staff; however, her...

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  • Themes Theater
  • Language Greek
  • Number of pages Number of pages 208
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2022
  • Publisher Publisher PSychogios
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Charleston, South Carolina, 1995. Fifty-four-year-old Eleanor Miller, a scion of a wealthy family and widow of the rich banker Emerson Miller, is an extreme racist, harsh and unfeeling even towards her three children. Eleanor, who has been confined to a wheelchair for the past eight years due to an accident, refuses to have black domestic staff; however, her white servants, unable to tolerate her offensive behavior, leave one by one.

Her daughter, Harriet, who has taken on the care of her, suffers as she realizes that her mother uses her as her servant. Her middle son, Ernest, is more flexible and tolerates her, but her eldest, William, is in constant conflict with her. Until a young mixed-race girl, Victoria, shows up at her mansion, begging for work. With no other choice, Eleanor accepts her on a trial basis.

Victoria, a very special girl, gradually and in her own way, touches the stony heart of Mrs. Miller, inadvertently revealing well-hidden secrets that shock everyone around her. Even Mrs. Miller herself.

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There is a species of butterfly that survives even in winter and lives in America. It is black, with small blue spots around the wings, ending in a white/beige outline. Its scientific name is Nymphalis antiopa. If you see them flying all together, it is one of the most beautiful sights there is. It is a strong flyer, considered a symbol of strength, and sometimes during migration it is found in areas far from its usual range. These butterflies have a lifespan of 11 to 12 months.

Every time a new work of mine is published, I usually preface it by opening my heart to the readers and trying to bring us closer on a more personal level. The book you are about to read belongs to the category of "theatrical play," ready to be staged, containing directorial and scenographic views, as well as the reason why it was written and the moral conclusions drawn.

When Covid19 appeared, everything came to a halt worldwide, and theatrical performances either stopped or became difficult to hold. My thought of staging a play under these conditions froze. Having a performance only with vaccinated audiences, not knowing if theaters would be open tomorrow, and how long the epidemic would keep us at home, was a deterrent factor.

There is so much I want to say, but I will write another book. I believe that, even with few words, you have understood everything I want to convey. The book is power that, if we harness it, can only bring good to our lives.

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Author
CHrysiida Dimoulidou
Publisher
PSychogios
Language
Greek
Subtitle
Theatrical work
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
208
Release Date
11/2022
Publication Date
2022
Award
-
Dimensions
14x21 cm
Art Movement
Modernism
Art Albums
Yes
Subjects
Theater
ISBN-13
9786180146936

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Charleston, South Carolina, 1995. Fifty-four-year-old Eleanor Miller, a scion of a wealthy family and widow of the rich banker Emerson Miller, is an extreme racist, harsh and unfeeling even towards her three children. Eleanor, who has been confined to a wheelchair for the past eight years due to an accident, refuses to have black domestic staff; however, her white servants, unable to tolerate her offensive behavior, leave one by one.

Her daughter, Harriet, who has taken on the care of her, suffers as she realizes that her mother uses her as her servant. Her middle son, Ernest, is more flexible and tolerates her, but her eldest, William, is in constant conflict with her. Until a young mixed-race girl, Victoria, shows up at her mansion, begging for work. With no other choice, Eleanor accepts her on a trial basis.

Victoria, a very special girl, gradually and in her own way, touches the stony heart of Mrs. Miller, inadvertently revealing well-hidden secrets that shock everyone around her. Even Mrs. Miller herself.

Read an excerpt

There is a species of butterfly that survives even in winter and lives in America. It is black, with small blue spots around the wings, ending in a white/beige outline. Its scientific name is Nymphalis antiopa. If you see them flying all together, it is one of the most beautiful sights there is. It is a strong flyer, considered a symbol of strength, and sometimes during migration it is found in areas far from its usual range. These butterflies have a lifespan of 11 to 12 months.

Every time a new work of mine is published, I usually preface it by opening my heart to the readers and trying to bring us closer on a more personal level. The book you are about to read belongs to the category of "theatrical play," ready to be staged, containing directorial and scenographic views, as well as the reason why it was written and the moral conclusions drawn.

When Covid19 appeared, everything came to a halt worldwide, and theatrical performances either stopped or became difficult to hold. My thought of staging a play under these conditions froze. Having a performance only with vaccinated audiences, not knowing if theaters would be open tomorrow, and how long the epidemic would keep us at home, was a deterrent factor.

There is so much I want to say, but I will write another book. I believe that, even with few words, you have understood everything I want to convey. The book is power that, if we harness it, can only bring good to our lives.

Manufacturer

Product Guides

Book Excerpt

Author
CHrysiida Dimoulidou
Publisher
PSychogios
Language
Greek
Subtitle
Theatrical work
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
208
Release Date
11/2022
Publication Date
2022
Award
-
Dimensions
14x21 cm
Art Movement
Modernism
Art Albums
Yes
Subjects
Theater
ISBN-13
9786180146936

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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