Publisher's Synopsis
Loyalties is a three-act drama written by John Galsworthy. The play explores the themes of loyalty, duty, and morality in the context of a family drama. The story revolves around the Blunts, a wealthy family living in London. The patriarch of the family, Sir Charles, is a respected judge who is known for his integrity and sense of duty. However, his loyalty is tested when his daughter, Margaret, falls in love with a man who is not of their social class. Margaret's relationship with this man, Roy, threatens to disrupt the family's reputation and social standing. As tensions rise, Sir Charles must decide between his loyalty to his family and his duty to uphold the law. Meanwhile, Margaret must choose between her love for Roy and her loyalty to her family. The play is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the difficult choices that people must make in order to stay true to their values.1922. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. Loyalties is one of the best of his later plays; the story deals with a lawyer's ethical dilemma. 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.
