Lilies on the Land – The Forgotten Women’s Land Army of World War II – A Documentary Play
By: Hildegard Klein
Open Access
|Feb 2013
Abstract
This paper centres on a play directed by Sonia Ritter and produced by the Lions part that portrays an extraordinary event in Britain’s recent history - the Women’s Land Army of World War II. It is based on real evidence given in hundreds of letters and interviews with former Land Girls. The anecdotes of their shared experience and strenuous work are presented by a female quartet - Margie, Peggy, Poppy and Vera - in a sparkling, captivating and emotional way.
Language: English
Page range: 193 - 204
Published on: Feb 8, 2013
Published by: West University of Timisoara
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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© 2013 Hildegard Klein, published by West University of Timisoara
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons License.