Representative Plays by John Galsworthy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417906574)

Representative Plays by John Galsworthy is a collection of some of the most renowned plays written by the British author, John Galsworthy. The book includes eleven of Galsworthy's plays, including the famous trilogy The Forsyte Saga, which tells the story of an upper-middle-class family in Victorian and Edwardian England. The other plays in the collection are: The Silver Box, Joy, Strife, Justice, The Little Dream, The Eldest Son, The Fugitive, The Mob, and The Pigeon. Galsworthy's plays are known for their social commentary and exploration of themes such as class, love, marriage, and morality. The characters in his plays are often complex and multifaceted, and the plots are full of twists and turns. Overall, Representative Plays by John Galsworthy is a comprehensive collection of some of the most significant works by one of the most important playwrights of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in British drama and literature.1909. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. Contents: The Silver Box; Strife; Justice; The Pigeon; A Bit O�������Love; and Loyalties. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Galsworthy
ISBN-10: 141790657X
ISBN-13: 9781417906574
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d