The Eldest Son: A Domestic Drama in Three Acts

By John Galsworthy

Book Overview

The Eldest Son is a three-act domestic drama written by John Galsworthy. The play revolves around the dysfunctional family of the eldest son, James, who is expected to inherit his father's wealth and status. However, James is dissatisfied with his life and feels trapped in his role as the heir. He falls in love with a young woman named Blanche, who comes from a lower social class, and decides to marry her against his family's wishes. This decision creates a rift in the family, and tensions rise as they struggle to come to terms with James' choice. The play explores themes of class, duty, and the struggle between individual desire and familial obligation. It is a powerful portrayal of the conflicts that arise within families when traditional expectations clash with modern ideals.1916. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. The Eldest Son is a play about injustice-how there is one law for the rich and another for the poor. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162642599
• ISBN13: 9781162642598
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"