The Superior Miss Pellender: A Play in Three Acts (1907)

""The Superior Miss Pellender"" is a play written by Sidney Bowkett and first published in 1907. The play is divided into three acts and follows the story of Miss Pellender, a self-righteous and domineering woman who is convinced of her own superiority. She lives with her niece and nephew, whom she treats with disdain and cruelty, and is determined to control every aspect of their lives.As the play unfolds, Miss Pellender's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and her grip on reality begins to slip. She becomes obsessed with the idea that her niece and nephew are plotting against her and resorts to extreme measures to maintain her control over them. Meanwhile, a young doctor named Dr. Fenton becomes involved in their lives and tries to help them escape Miss Pellender's influence.Through its portrayal of Miss Pellender's delusions and the destructive impact of her behavior on those around her, the play offers a critique of authoritarianism and the dangers of unchecked power. It also explores themes of family, love, and the struggle for independence in the face of oppression. With its vivid characters and compelling plot, ""The Superior Miss Pellender"" remains a classic work of British drama.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.