The Amazons: A Farcical Romance

"The Amazons: A Farcical Romance" by Arthur Wing Pinero is a play that was written in 1895. The story revolves around the Marchioness of Castlejordan and her three daughters who were raised like boys in order to fulfill their mother's desire to have sons. The girls are conflicted as they grow up and want to please their mother by acting like boys, but also desire to be ladies in order to attract the attention of three gentlemen. The play is a farce, inspired by the idea of women wearing pants, and is a comedic portrayal of the challenges faced by the girls as they navigate their way through societal expectations and their own desires."