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The Plays of John Galsworthy: The Silver Box, Joy and Strife

The Plays of John Galsworthy: The Silver Box, Joy and Strife

Galsworthy, John

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ISBN10: 1162647256
ISBN13: 9781162647258
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 Plays of John Galsworthy is a collection of three plays written by the famous British author John Galsworthy. The first play, The Silver Box, tells the story of a young man who is accused of stealing a silver cigarette box and the ensuing legal battle that follows. The second play, Joy, explores the complex relationships between a group of friends and their romantic entanglements. Finally, Strife is a play about a labor strike at a Welsh coal mine and the conflict between management and workers. Galsworthy's writing is known for its social commentary and exploration of class issues, and these plays are no exception. The collection offers readers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century Britain and the struggles faced by its citizens.1909. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. His plays often took up specific social grievances such as the double standard of justice as applied to the upper and lower classes in his first real success, The Silver Box, and the confrontation of capital and labor in Strife. Joy is the story of a young girl, aptly named Joy and what happens on the day she discovers that the mother, who is the center of her universe, is herself orbiting around someone else. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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