A Censured Play

A Censured Play The Breaking Point, With Preface And A Letter To The Censor (1907)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A Censured Play: The Breaking Point is a book written by Edward Garnett in 1907. The book contains a play that was censored by the authorities due to its controversial content. The play tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a man from a different social class, and the challenges they face in their relationship. The book also includes a preface by the author, in which he discusses the reasons why the play was censored and the impact of censorship on artistic expression. Additionally, the book features a letter to the censor, in which Garnett defends the play and argues against censorship.Overall, A Censured Play: The Breaking Point is a thought-provoking work that explores the themes of love, class, and censorship. It offers a glimpse into the societal norms and values of the time and raises important questions about the role of art in society.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781164698005
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 385g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 12mm