The Silver Cord

By Sidney Howard

Book Overview

The Silver Cord is a play written by Sidney Howard, first published in 1926. The play revolves around the lives of a married couple, Robert and Christina, and their struggles with their son's impending marriage. The son, David, is engaged to a young woman named Hilda, who is seen as a threat by Christina. She fears that Hilda will take her son away from her and that he will no longer need her. Robert, on the other hand, is more accepting of the marriage and wants his son to be happy. The play explores the themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that delves into the depths of the human psyche and the intricacies of the human heart. The Silver Cord is a timeless classic that has been praised for its insightful portrayal of the human condition and its ability to move audiences to tears.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Theatre Guild Anthology V1, by Sidney Howard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419156225.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: 1425470912
• ISBN13: 9781425470913
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"