Publisher's Synopsis
The Madras House is a play written by H. Granville Barker. The story revolves around the Madras family, who owns a successful department store in London. The patriarch of the family, Edward Madras, is a shrewd businessman who has built the store from scratch. However, his family is not entirely happy with the way he runs the business. His daughter, Claire, wants to marry a man who is not from a wealthy background, and his son, Stephen, is more interested in pursuing his artistic passion than taking over the family business.The play explores the themes of family dynamics, business, love, and societal expectations. It also touches upon the changing social and economic landscape of early 20th century London. As the Madras family navigates their personal and professional lives, they are forced to confront their own values and beliefs.The Madras House is a classic play that has been performed on stage numerous times since its debut in 1910. It is a thought-provoking work that challenges the audience to reflect on their own attitudes towards family, money, and success.THIS 74 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Representative British Dramas Victorian and Modern V2, by H. Granville Barker. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419176080.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.
