The Lie: A Play In Four Acts
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ISBN10: 1432539051
ISBN13: 9781432539054
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781432539054
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lie: A Play In Four Acts is a dramatic play written by Henry Arthur Jones. The play centers around the character of Leonard Charteris, a successful lawyer, who is caught in a web of lies and deceit. The story unfolds over four acts, each of which reveals new layers to the complex relationships between the characters.The play begins with Charteris lying to his wife, Stella, about his whereabouts the previous night. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Charteris is having an affair with a young woman named Julia. Stella, who suspects her husband's infidelity, hires a private detective to investigate.As the truth begins to unravel, Charteris must confront the consequences of his actions and the lies he has told to protect himself. The Lie explores themes of betrayal, trust, and the consequences of deceit.Jones' writing is known for its realistic portrayal of human relationships and the complexities of social norms. The Lie is no exception, as it delves into the emotional turmoil of the characters and their struggles to maintain their social status.Overall, The Lie: A Play In Four Acts is a thought-provoking drama that explores the consequences of deception and the fragility of human relationships.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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