Waste: A Tragedy, In Four Acts
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Granville Barker
Binding: Hardback
Published: SIDGWICK & JACKSON LTD., 1913
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Granville Barker's Waste: A Tragedy, In Four Acts presents a searing Edwardian drama that dissects the intersection of personal morality and political ambition. The narrative chronicles the downfall of a rising politician whose career is jeopardized by a scandalous affair and its tragic consequences. This powerful play uncovers the hypocrisy and rigid social conventions of its era, illustrating how societal pressures can crush individual lives. It argues for a re-evaluation of public and private spheres, offering a poignant commentary on the human cost of political aspirations and moral compromise. The work details a compelling and ultimately devastating examination of character and consequence.
Author: Granville Barker
Binding: Hardback
Published: SIDGWICK & JACKSON LTD., 1913
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Granville Barker's Waste: A Tragedy, In Four Acts presents a searing Edwardian drama that dissects the intersection of personal morality and political ambition. The narrative chronicles the downfall of a rising politician whose career is jeopardized by a scandalous affair and its tragic consequences. This powerful play uncovers the hypocrisy and rigid social conventions of its era, illustrating how societal pressures can crush individual lives. It argues for a re-evaluation of public and private spheres, offering a poignant commentary on the human cost of political aspirations and moral compromise. The work details a compelling and ultimately devastating examination of character and consequence.