Rada: A Drama of War in One Act
1914
Rada: A Drama of War in One Act is a one-act play by Alfred Noyes, first published in 1914. Set in a war-torn village during Christmas Eve, it portrays the struggles of Rada, the wife of a village doctor, as she confronts hostile soldiers quartered in her home. The play explores themes of violence, desperation, and the impact of war on family, culminating in Rada's fierce attempt to protect her daughter, Subka, from the escalating danger. It serves as a poignant commentary on the horrors of conflict and a plea for peace.







