Fanny and the Servant Problem

First performed in 1909, this play is a satirical take on the English class system and the role of women in society. Fanny, a young woman from a middle-class family, is forced to take a job as a servant in order to make ends meet. But when her former suitor, now a wealthy aristocrat, comes to call, Fanny must navigate the complexities of English society and her own feelings about class and love. Funny, insightful, and entertaining, this play is a classic of English theater.

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