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