Scorn Of Women In Three Acts (1906)

""Scorn of Women: In Three Acts"" is a play written by the renowned American author, Jack London, and was first published in 1906. The play tells the story of a wealthy and successful businessman named John Manning, who is married to a woman named Mary. Despite his wealth and status, John is deeply unhappy in his marriage and is constantly seeking the affection of other women. The play is set in San Francisco and centers around John's relationships with three different women: his wife Mary, his mistress Laura, and a young woman named Elsa. As John struggles to balance his desire for these women, he is confronted with the consequences of his actions and must ultimately face the scorn of the women in his life. Throughout the play, themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations are explored, as the characters grapple with the complexities of their relationships and the expectations placed upon them by society. Overall, ""Scorn of Women: In Three Acts"" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged play that delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the power dynamics that exist within them.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.