John Galsworthy

Four Short Plays (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Love, Class, and Morality: Galsworthy's Dramatic Reflections

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Four Short Plays," John Galsworthy masterfully weaves together the complexity of human relationships and moral dilemmas with his signature clarity and elegance. This collection delves into themes of social justice, personal sacrifice, and the pursuit of integrity, reflecting the societal issues of early 20th-century England. Galsworthy'Äôs succinct dialogue and vivid characterizations reveal the nuances of human emotion, offering insight into the struggles of individuals against a backdrop of rigid social structures. Through these plays, the author demonstrates his ability to blend realism with a profound sense of empathy, inviting readers to reflect on the ethical undercurrents that govern personal choices. John Galsworthy, a Nobel laureate, was deeply influenced by his background in law and his observations of the changing social landscape of his time. His experiences as a member of the English upper class, coupled with his passionate advocacy for social reform, forged a unique perspective that informs his writing. In these plays, one can see the intersection of his legal training and his desire to challenge societal norms, highlighting the moral responsibilities of individuals. I highly recommend "Four Short Plays" to readers interested in the intersection of drama and social commentary. This collection not only entertains but also provokes thoughtful dialogue about morality and human behavior, making it a significant contribution to modern literature. Galsworthy's insights remain relevant today, providing timeless lessons on the human experience.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 125
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066239268
• Artikelnr.: 58754267

Autorenporträt

John Galsworthy OM was an English dramatist and novelist who lived from 14 August 1867 to 31 January 1933. His novels, The Forsyte Saga, and two more trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter, are his best-known works. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. Galsworthy, who came from a wealthy upper-middle-class family, was expected to become a lawyer, but he found the profession unappealing, so he resorted to literature. Before his first book, The Man of Property, about the Forsyte family, was released in 1897, he was thirty years old. It wasn't until that book-the first of its kind-that he saw true popularity. His debut play, The Silver Box, had its London premiere the same year. As a writer, he gained notoriety for his socially conscious plays that addressed issues such as the politics and morality of war, the persecution of women, the use of solitary confinement in prisons, the battle of workers against exploitation, and jingoism. The patriarch, Old Jolyon, is based on Galsworthy's father, and the Forsyte family in the collection of books and short tales known as The Forsyte Chronicles is comparable to Galsworthy's family in many aspects.