The Eldest Son: A Domestic Drama in Three Acts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417918461)

The Eldest Son is a play written by John Galsworthy, a renowned British author and playwright. The play is a domestic drama that revolves around the lives of the Ashleys, a wealthy family living in London in the early 20th century. The eldest son of the family, Jack Ashley, is the central character of the play. Jack is a successful barrister who is engaged to Edith Murphet, the daughter of a wealthy businessman.The play opens with Jack returning home after a long absence to attend his sister's wedding. He is greeted by his family, including his father, mother, younger brother, and sister. However, Jack's return is not welcomed by everyone, especially his younger brother, Fred, who is jealous of Jack's success and popularity.As the play progresses, tensions rise between Jack and his family, particularly with his father, who disapproves of Jack's engagement to Edith. The conflict between Jack and his family reaches a climax when Jack's father threatens to disinherit him if he marries Edith.The play explores themes of family, love, jealousy, and social class. It also highlights the struggle of the eldest son in a wealthy family, who is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and maintain the family's social status.Overall, The Eldest Son is a compelling drama that offers a glimpse into the lives of the upper-class society in early 20th century London. Galsworthy's masterful storytelling and vivid characterization make this play a must-read for fans of domestic dramas and classic literature.1916. 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. The Eldest Son is a play about injustice-how there is one law for the rich and another for the poor. 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: 1417918462
ISBN-13: 9781417918461
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2004
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d