The great Galeoto; Folly or saintliness / two plays done from the verse of José Echegaray into English prose by Hannah Lynch

Two linked stage plays offer concentrated moral dramas set within contemporary society, each unfolding through confrontations, revelations, and social pressure. One play centers on the corrosive effects of rumor and suspicion on intimate bonds, showing how gossip and misinterpretation escalate into accusations that upend lives. The other contrasts outward propriety and inner conviction, probing whether apparent folly may mask a deeper sanctity or whether social ritual obscures true moral feeling. Both pieces rely on sharp dialogue, escalating tension across acts, and character-driven dilemmas to examine honor, reputation, and conscience.