Plays : First Series by John Galsworthy

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Author Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
Title Plays : First Series
Note Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents The silver box -- Joy -- Strife.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Plays: First Series" by John Galsworthy is a collection of dramatic works that was likely written in the early 20th century. This series includes a variety of plays, with the first being "The Silver Box," which explores themes of social class and morality through the interactions of its characters. The central figures include John Barthwick, a wealthy Member of Parliament, and his son Jack, whose indiscretions lead to a confrontation with Mrs. Jones, a struggling working-class woman. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Jack Barthwick, who returns home late at night in a drunken state, having taken a lady's reticule during a quarrel. This sets off a chain of events that intertwines the lives of the well-to-do Barthwicks with the impoverished Jones family, highlighting the stark contrasts between their social standings. When Mrs. Jones, whose husband has fallen into a life of despair and violence due to unemployment, becomes embroiled in the situation after the theft of the silver cigarette box, the play delves into the accusations and moral dilemmas that arise. The opening scenes set up the tension between class perceptions, responsibility, and the quest for justice, paving the way for an examination of societal structures and individual choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 5055
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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