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Title: Complete Plays of John Galsworthy

Contents: First Series: The Silver Box -- Joy -- Strife
Second Series: The Eldest Son -- The Little Dream -- Justice
Third Series: The Fugitive -- The Pigeon -- The Mob
Fourth Series: A Bit O' Love -- The Foundations -- The Skin Game
Six Short Plays: The First and The Last -- The Little Man -- Hall-marked -- Defeat -- The Sun -- Punch and Go
Fifth Series: A Family Man -- Loyalties -- Windows.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Complete Plays of John Galsworthy" by John Galsworthy is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The volume encompasses a variety of plays, showcasing Galsworthy's keen observations on social issues and personal struggles within the context of contemporary English life. With characters that range from the wealthy Barthwick family to the struggling Jones household, the plays delve into themes of class conflict, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. The opening portion of the collection introduces the play "The Silver Box," featuring Jack Barthwick, a wealthy Liberal's son whose night of indulgence leads to a series of troubling events. After returning home in a drunken state with a lady's purse he doesn't remember taking, Jack's careless actions set off a moral dilemma for his family. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jones, a charwoman grappling with her husband's unemployment and alcoholism, becomes embroiled in the scandal when her husband claims involvement in the theft. This opening sets the stage for exploring the complex dynamics between social classes and the burden of responsibility, with characters trapped in their respective societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 4269

Published: Sep 26, 2004

Downloads: 284

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Complete Plays of John Galsworthy

Contents: First Series: The Silver Box -- Joy -- Strife
Second Series: The Eldest Son -- The Little Dream -- Justice
Third Series: The Fugitive -- The Pigeon -- The Mob
Fourth Series: A Bit O' Love -- The Foundations -- The Skin Game
Six Short Plays: The First and The Last -- The Little Man -- Hall-marked -- Defeat -- The Sun -- Punch and Go
Fifth Series: A Family Man -- Loyalties -- Windows.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Complete Plays of John Galsworthy" by John Galsworthy is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The volume encompasses a variety of plays, showcasing Galsworthy's keen observations on social issues and personal struggles within the context of contemporary English life. With characters that range from the wealthy Barthwick family to the struggling Jones household, the plays delve into themes of class conflict, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. The opening portion of the collection introduces the play "The Silver Box," featuring Jack Barthwick, a wealthy Liberal's son whose night of indulgence leads to a series of troubling events. After returning home in a drunken state with a lady's purse he doesn't remember taking, Jack's careless actions set off a moral dilemma for his family. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jones, a charwoman grappling with her husband's unemployment and alcoholism, becomes embroiled in the scandal when her husband claims involvement in the theft. This opening sets the stage for exploring the complex dynamics between social classes and the burden of responsibility, with characters trapped in their respective societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 4269

Published: Sep 26, 2004

Downloads: 284

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.