Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Jonathan is a play written by the renowned British statesman and writer, Winston Churchill. The play is divided into three acts and follows the story of Dr. Jonathan, a respected physician who is struggling with his own personal demons. Set in the early 20th century, the play explores themes of love, loyalty, and the human condition.The first act introduces the audience to Dr. Jonathan and his wife, Lady Cynthia. They are a wealthy couple who appear to have it all, but as the act progresses, it becomes clear that Dr. Jonathan is battling his own inner turmoil. He is haunted by the memory of a patient who died under his care, and this guilt is slowly consuming him.In the second act, Dr. Jonathan's past comes back to haunt him when a former patient, Mary, returns to seek his help. Mary is dying of a terminal illness and wants Dr. Jonathan to help her end her life. This puts Dr. Jonathan in a difficult position, as he is torn between his duty as a physician and his own personal beliefs.The final act sees Dr. Jonathan confronted with a difficult decision. He must decide whether to help Mary end her life or risk losing his medical license and reputation. The play ultimately explores the complexities of human nature and the difficult choices we must make in life.Overall, Dr. Jonathan is a thought-provoking play that offers a unique insight into the mind of one of the greatest political figures of the 20th century. It is a must-read for fans of Churchill's work and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human psyche.1919. From the Preface: This play was written during the war. But owing to the fact that several managers politely declined to produce it, it has not appeared on any stage. Now, perhaps, its theme is more timely, more likely to receive the attention it deserves, when the smoke of battle has somewhat cleared. Even when the struggle with Germany and her allies was in progress it was quite apparent to the discerning that the true issue of the conflict was one quite familiar to American thought, of self-determination. On returning from abroad toward the end of 1917, I ventured into print with the statement that the great war had every aspect of a race with revolution. Subliminal desires, subliminal fears, when they break down the censor of law, are apt to inspire fanatical creeds, to wind about their victims the flaming flag of a false martyrdom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
