Publisher's Synopsis
GEORGE MIDDLETON'S TRADITION
and On Bail, Their Wife, Waiting, The Cheat of Pity and Mothers.
"All these little pieces are admirable in technique: they are soundly constructed and written in natural and lucid dialogue. He reveals at every point the aptness of the practiced playwright-this tribute must be paid to an author who has dared to analyze in many moods the diverse and fluctuating personality of the woman of today-he has sounded to the depths the souls of those eccentric and extraordinary women whom he has chosen to depict."
-Clayton Hamilton in the "Bookman."
"He reveals a knowledge of the feminine heart and character and a sympathy with feminine ideals that is unusual in one of the opposite sex. Mr. Middleton seems on intimate terms with them all and his gallery of contemporary portraits of women is complete. Women who want to understand themselves should take a look at "Tradition": what they see there will, on the whole, be flattering. In fact, the modern independence seeking, own thinking woman has not found a more sympathetic and understanding friend than the author of Tradition. The workmanship of these plays is about as perfect as could be-which means they are most agreeable to read."
-"New York Globe."
"In all of these plays the conversation is tense and suggestive. They are eminently actable and are well adapted for reading."
-"Boston Evening Transcript."
"These little plays are concentrated drama, easy to read and visualize, thoughtful as to theme and powerful in suggestiveness,"
-"Review of Reviews."
"Mr. Middleton's plays furnish interesting reading. The author deserves praise for his skill and conscientious workmanship-succeeds admirably as a chronicler of striking events and as an interpreter of exceptional people in exceptional circumstances."
-"New York Times."
"The chief advantage of his method is its absolute sincerity and realism. The real drama of a life time is revealed. They are real contribution to the stage of today."
-"Phila. Public Ledger."