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The Ship
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025982052
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Ship is a compelling three-act play by St. John G. Ervine that explores the intense friction between tradition and individual ambition within a family-owned shipbuilding legacy. Set against the backdrop of a bustling shipyard, the narrative centers on the ideological clash between John Thurlow, a man whose identity is forged in the steel of the massive vessels he constructs, and his son, Jack, who yearns to escape the soot of the industrial world for the simplicity of farming. Ervine masterfully examines the heavy weight of inheritance and the human cost associated with the relentless march of industrial progress.
As the elder Thurlow prepares to launch his greatest achievement-a ship of unprecedented scale and ambition-the personal stakes for his family reach a critical breaking point. This drama offers a poignant look at the struggle for individual autonomy against the backdrop of the divergent values characterizing the early twentieth century. Rich in sharp dialogue and profound character development, The Ship remains a significant example of Ervine's ability to weave complex social commentary into intimate domestic conflicts. It stands as a powerful exploration of the enduring tensions between the mechanical age and the human spirit, making it a vital piece of modern dramatic literature.
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