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"The Chinese Lantern: A Play" was written by Laurence Housman and published in 1908. English playwright and illustrator known for his advocacy in women's suffrage and social justice.

The Chinese Lantern: A Play

1908

Laurence Housman

The Chinese Lantern: A Play

Name: The Chinese Lantern: A Play
Author: Laurence Housman

Laurence Housman

1908

The Chinese Lantern is a play by Laurence Housman, first published in 1908, set in a Chinese studio. It explores themes of artistic ambition, identity, and social relationships through the interactions of characters like Olangtsi, his son Yunglangtsi, and their apprentices. The narrative contrasts the indolence of students preparing for the Feast of Lanterns with the diligence of Tikipu, highlighting the tensions between personal aspirations and familial expectations within the artistic community.