Publisher's Synopsis
Confessional and Other American Plays is a collection of plays written by Percival Wilde, an American playwright and author. The book includes a total of six plays, each of which explores different themes and topics related to American society and culture.The first play in the collection, Confessional, is a drama that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics that exist within them. The play follows the story of a young woman who becomes entangled in a love triangle with two men, one of whom is her husband.The second play, The Finger of God, is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the hypocrisy and greed of American politics and religion. The play centers around a televangelist who becomes embroiled in a scandal when he is caught in a compromising position with a young woman.The third play, The Noble Lord, is a historical drama that takes place during the American Revolution. The play follows the story of a British nobleman who must choose between his loyalty to his country and his love for a young American woman.The fourth play, The Distaff Side, is a domestic drama that explores the tensions and conflicts that arise within a family when a young woman decides to pursue a career instead of getting married and having children.The fifth play, The Family Upstairs, is a psychological thriller that follows the story of a young couple who move into a new apartment building and become embroiled in a web of secrets and lies.The final play in the collection, The Unseen Host, is a supernatural drama that explores the mysteries of the afterlife and the power of the human imagination. The play follows the story of a group of people who gather together to conduct a seance and communicate with the dead.Overall, Confessional and Other American Plays is a diverse collection of plays that offer a unique perspective on American society and culture. Each play is well-written and thought-provoking, and the collection as a whole is sure to captivate and entertain readers.1916. Percival Wilde was a strong exponent of the one-act play. This volume contains: Confessional; The Villain in the Piece; According to Darwin; A Question of Morality; and The Beautiful Story.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.
