What The Public Wants: A Play In Four Acts (1910) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164007203)

""What The Public Wants: A Play In Four Acts"" is a stage play written by Arnold Bennett and first published in 1910. The play is set in the offices of a popular newspaper and explores the relationship between the press and the public. The story follows the editor of the newspaper, Mr. Biddle, as he tries to balance the demands of his readers with the journalistic integrity of his staff. Biddle is a shrewd businessman who is willing to do whatever it takes to increase circulation, even if it means sacrificing the truth. However, his actions soon lead to a scandal that threatens to destroy the newspaper and his career. The play is a commentary on the power of the media and the importance of journalistic ethics. It also explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. Overall, ""What The Public Wants"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the world of journalism and the pressures faced by those who work in the media.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: Arnold Bennett
ISBN-10: 1164007203
ISBN-13: 9781164007203
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d