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Author: John Galsworthy

By John Galsworthy

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A middle-class family's domestic life unfolds across three acts set mainly in a dining-room that opens onto a small garden. Conversations among husband, wife and their grown children expose postwar disillusionment and clashing attitudes toward chivalry, idealism, and practical comforts, while attentive stage detail and household routines reveal differing temperaments. Encounters with peripheral figures — including a window-cleaner and his daughter, a strange young man and a plain-clothes officer — introduce social contrasts and ethical questions about responsibility, class and personal integrity. The play uses intimate dialogue and domestic observation to probe private compromises and the uneasy moral climate of ordinary life.

About the Author

John Galsworthy

John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his literary exploration of social issues and the human condition. His most notable work, the Forsyte Saga, delves into the lives of a wealthy family in Victorian England, highlighting themes of class and morality. Galsworthy's writing is characterized by its keen observation and rich character development, often reflecting his own experiences and the societal changes of his time. In addition to his novels, he contributed significantly to the theatre with plays such as "A Family Man" and "The Complete Plays of John Galsworthy." His works remain an important part of early 20th-century literature, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.