The Old Maid
by Zoë Akins

Name: The Old Maid
Brand: Zoë Akins
SKU: 9780573613364
Rating: 3.21 (1 reviews)

The Old Maid Book Cover — The Old Maid Cover

Highlights

Female

Male

Victorian (British and American)Unit Set/Multiple Settings

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize

Winner! 1935 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about this play. While some appreciate the depth of the characters and its timeless relevance, others criticize its outdated themes and lack of excitement. The blend of drama and historical context resonates with a few, yet dissatisfaction with the plot and character behavior appears as a common note among others.

Timeless themes and relevanceWell-developed charactersOutdated and bland plotDisappointing ending

Synopsis

Set in the epoch of the early American 19th century, this insightful drama chronicles the efforts of an "old maid" Charlotte Lovell, to win the affections of her illegitimate daughter.

Later a classic Hollywood tearkjerker starring Bette Davis.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Charlotte Lovell	—	—	—
Mrs. Mingott	—	—	—
Clementina	—	—	—
James Ralston	—	—	—
Joseph Ralston	—	—	—
Lanning Halsy	—	—	—
John Halsey	—	—	—
Delia Halsey	—	—	—
Nora	—	—	—
Mrs. Jeanine Meade	—	—	—
Tina 5 years old	—	—	5 years old
Susan	—	—	—
Tommy	—	—	—
Benny	—	—	—
Bridget	—	—	—
Servant	—	—	—
Delia Lovell	—	—	—