Publisher's Synopsis
The Plays of John Galsworthy is a collection of three plays written by the renowned English author, John Galsworthy. The first play, The Silver Box, is a social satire that explores the themes of wealth, class, and justice. The story follows the trial of a young man who is accused of stealing a silver box from a wealthy family. Through the trial, Galsworthy exposes the corruption and hypocrisy of the legal system and the social divide between the rich and poor.The second play, Joy, is a romantic comedy that centers around a young couple who fall in love despite the disapproval of their families. The play explores the themes of love, family, and tradition, and is a lighthearted and charming addition to the collection.The final play, Strife, is a powerful drama that examines the conflict between labor and management in a factory setting. The play explores the themes of power, struggle, and justice, and is a poignant commentary on the social and economic tensions of the time.Overall, The Plays of John Galsworthy is a masterful collection of works that showcases Galsworthy's skill as a playwright and his ability to explore complex themes and issues with depth and nuance.1909. 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. His plays often took up specific social grievances such as the double standard of justice as applied to the upper and lower classes in his first real success, The Silver Box, and the confrontation of capital and labor in Strife. Joy is the story of a young girl, aptly named Joy and what happens on the day she discovers that the mother, who is the center of her universe, is herself orbiting around someone else. 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.
