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The Climbers: A Play In Four Acts

The Climbers: A Play In Four Acts

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ISBN10: 1163715255
ISBN13: 9781163715253
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Climbers: A Play in Four Acts by Clyde Fitch is a dramatic work that explores the themes of social climbing, greed, and ambition in the late 19th century American society. The play revolves around the lives of two families, the Hunters and the Climbers, who are both striving to climb the social ladder and gain acceptance into the elite circles of New York City.The Hunters, a wealthy family, are determined to maintain their high status and reputation, while the Climbers, a nouveau riche family, are eager to rise in society and gain the respect of their peers. The play follows the interactions between these two families, as well as their relationships with other characters, including a struggling artist, a wealthy bachelor, and a manipulative socialite.As the story unfolds, the characters' desires for wealth and status lead them to make questionable decisions and engage in deceitful behavior. The play ultimately highlights the consequences of social climbing and the dangers of sacrificing one's integrity for material gain.With its intricate plot and complex characters, The Climbers is a compelling work of drama that provides a glimpse into the societal pressures and values of the late 19th century America.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.

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