Pillars Of Society (1915)

By Alfred George Gardiner

Book Overview

Pillars of Society is a play written by A.G. Gardiner in 1915. The story is set in a small town in England and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants, particularly those who are considered to be the pillars of society. The play explores the themes of hypocrisy, morality, and social responsibility.The main character, Consul Bernick, is a respected member of the community who is admired for his business acumen and philanthropic work. However, his carefully constructed fa�����ade begins to crumble when a dark secret from his past is revealed. As the truth is exposed, Bernick's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues are put to the test.The play also features a cast of supporting characters, including Bernick's wife, his brother-in-law, and a young woman named Lona Hessel who challenges the town's conservative values. Through their interactions, Gardiner highlights the complex nature of human relationships and the importance of honesty and integrity in society.Overall, Pillars of Society is a thought-provoking play that explores timeless themes and remains relevant to contemporary audiences.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: 1164075438
• ISBN13: 9781164075431
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"