Project Gutenberg
2015-09-09
Public domain in the USA.
153
Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
1874
1965
Maugham, William Somerset
Maugham, Somerset
The Tenth Man: A Tragic Comedy in Three Acts
The 10th Man: A Tragic Comedy in Three Acts
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
"The Tenth Man: A Tragic Comedy in Three Acts" by W. Somerset Maugham is a play written in the early 20th century. The central theme revolves around interpersonal relationships and societal expectations, focusing primarily on the characters of Catherine Winter and George Winter as they navigate the complexities of love, betrayal, and financial ruin intertwined with the pressures of public image. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the drawing-room of Lord Francis Etchingham, where he and his wife discuss their daughter Catherine’s unexpected departure from her husband, George Winter, a powerful financier. As the couple grapples with their daughter’s decision and the potential fallout, it becomes evident that George's influence extends beyond their family dynamics, intertwining with business interests and the public's perception. The dialogue reveals tension between Catherine's need for autonomy and George's manipulative tactics, setting the stage for the moral dilemmas and conflicts that will unfold. This opening portion establishes a gripping narrative that hints at deeper themes of power, integrity, and the consequences of choices within a societal framework, inviting readers into a world where personal desires clash with obligations and reputations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
en
Married people -- Drama
English drama -- 20th century
Capitalists and financiers -- Drama
PR
Text
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: British Literature
316695
2025-07-20T05:40:00.419638
text/html
301792
2024-10-24T17:59:57
text/html
176649
2025-07-20T05:40:08.140595
application/epub+zip
182953
2025-07-20T05:40:01.324615
application/epub+zip
128860
2025-07-20T05:40:00.842614
application/epub+zip
313186
2025-07-20T05:40:11.731549
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
306061
2025-07-20T05:40:07.522590
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
251950
2022-09-22T15:01:24.118449
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
207421
2025-07-20T05:39:58.344620
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
187514
2024-10-24T17:59:57
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
17782
2025-07-20T05:40:11.869561
application/rdf+xml
21438
2025-07-20T05:40:00.952592
image/jpeg
2934
2025-07-20T05:40:00.897605
image/jpeg
162489
2025-07-20T05:40:00.439618
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia