Representative Plays by John Galsworthy

Representative Plays by John Galsworthy is a collection of six plays written by the renowned British author and playwright, John Galsworthy. The plays included in this book are: The Silver Box, Joy, Strife, The Eldest Son, Justice, and The Skin Game. The Silver Box is a social satire that explores the themes of class and justice, while Joy is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a young couple who elope against their parents' wishes. Strife is a drama that portrays the conflict between labor and management in a factory, and The Eldest Son is a family drama that deals with the themes of inheritance and responsibility. Justice is a courtroom drama that examines the flaws in the British legal system, and The Skin Game is a play that delves into the themes of social climbing and class conflict. Overall, Representative Plays by John Galsworthy provides readers with a diverse range of plays that explore various social and political issues of the early 20th century. Galsworthy's writing is known for its realism and social commentary, and this collection is a testament to his skill as a playwright.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. Contents: The Silver Box; Strife; Justice; The Pigeon; A Bit O�������Love; and Loyalties. 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.