Her own way

Name: Her own way
Author: Clyde Fitch

By Clyde Fitch

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A four-act stage drama set in New York follows Georgiana Carley and the members of her household across time jumps that move from a children's playroom to drawing-room confrontations and private chambers. The narrative tracks shifting alliances, courtship tensions, and disputes among relatives and servants as a suitor's presence forces personal choices. Scenes combine comic moments of manners with more serious examinations of individual autonomy, social expectation, and domestic authority, using intimate interiors and episodic structure to reveal changing loyalties and the consequences of characters asserting their wills.

About the Author

Clyde Fitch

Clyde Fitch was an influential American playwright and author active in the early 20th century. Known for his keen observations of society and character-driven narratives, Fitch contributed significantly to the development of American drama. His notable works include "Her Own Way," which explores themes of independence and societal expectations, and "The Climbers," a sharp commentary on ambition and class. Fitch's plays often featured strong female characters and were characterized by their wit and emotional depth, making him a prominent figure in the theatrical landscape of his time.