The Gentleman Ranker And Other Plays (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548424117)

The Gentleman Ranker And Other Plays is a collection of plays written by the renowned playwright Leon Gordon. The book includes four plays, each with a unique storyline and characters. The first play, The Gentleman Ranker, is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man who enlists in the British army and becomes a gentleman ranker. The second play, The Shadow of the Glen, is a haunting tale of a woman who is left alone in a remote cottage after her husband leaves for America. The third play, Riders to the Sea, is a tragic story of a family living on the Aran Islands in Ireland, who face the constant threat of death from the sea. The final play, The Well of the Saints, is a comedic tale of two blind beggars who are cured of their blindness but struggle to adjust to their newfound sight. Overall, The Gentleman Ranker And Other Plays is a compelling collection of plays that explore a range of themes and emotions, from love and loss to tragedy and comedy.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: Leon Gordon
ISBN-10: 054842411X
ISBN-13: 9780548424117
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2007
Pages: 132
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d