Publisher's Synopsis
Black 'Ell: A War Play In One Act is a play written by Miles Malleson in 1917. The play is set during World War I and follows the story of a group of soldiers who are stationed in a trench on the Western Front. The soldiers, who come from different backgrounds and have different personalities, are waiting for the enemy to attack. As they wait, they discuss their fears, hopes, and dreams. However, their conversations are interrupted by the arrival of a new recruit, Private Smith, who is inexperienced and naive. The other soldiers are initially dismissive of him, but they soon realize that he has something important to teach them about the true meaning of courage and sacrifice. The play explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the human cost of war. It is a powerful and moving depiction of the realities of life on the front line during World War I.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.
