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The Forest
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025387017
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Forest is a compelling four-act play by Nobel Prize winner John Galsworthy that delves into the dark intersections of high finance and colonial exploitation. Set against the stark contrast of a London boardroom and the treacherous depths of the African jungle, the drama examines the moral bankruptcy of men who gamble with human lives from the safety of their offices. As a group of financiers organizes an expedition to secure mineral rights, the play reveals the brutal consequences of their greed on those tasked with navigating the literal and metaphorical forests of the unknown.
Galsworthy, a master of social critique, uses this work to challenge the ethics of British imperialism and the dehumanizing nature of speculative capitalism. The Forest remains a powerful exploration of the lengths to which individuals will go for profit and the enduring conflict between civilization's polished veneer and the primal reality of survival. Through sharp dialogue and a tense atmosphere, the play offers a timeless commentary on the costs of ambition and the fragility of conscience in the face of immense wealth.
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