Fortune And Men's Eyes: Drama In One Act (1917)

By Josephine Preston Peabody

Book Overview

Fortune And Men�������s Eyes is a dramatic play written by Josephine Preston Peabody and first published in 1917. The play is set in a prison and follows the story of Smitty, a young man who is serving time for a crime he did not commit. The play explores themes of freedom, justice, and the human condition.The play opens with Smitty being introduced to his new cellmate, Rocky, a seasoned criminal who has been in prison for a long time. Rocky takes Smitty under his wing and teaches him the ropes of prison life. However, as Smitty becomes more familiar with his surroundings, he begins to realize the harsh realities of prison life.Throughout the play, Smitty struggles to maintain his innocence and to hold onto his humanity in the face of the brutal and dehumanizing conditions of the prison. He is constantly reminded of the fragility of life and the arbitrary nature of justice.Fortune And Men�������s Eyes is a powerful and poignant play that explores the complexities of the human experience. Peabody�������s writing is both lyrical and poignant, and her characters are richly drawn and deeply human. The play is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163927805
• ISBN13: 9781163927809
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"