Strife: A Drama in Three Acts

EAN : 9791041996902

GALSWORTHY JOHN

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EAN : 9791041996902

Paru le : 19 avr. 2024

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041996902
Réf. éditeur : 345328
Date Parution : 19 avr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 84
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:5 mm
Poids : 147gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Strife: A Drama in Three Acts" by John Galsworthy is a compelling exploration of industrial conflict set against the backdrop of a tin plate works strike on the border of England and Wales. The play unfolds over a single day, February 7th, and delves into the complex dynamics between the company's board of directors and the striking workers. The central conflict revolves around John Anthony, the resolute chairman of the Trenartha Tin Plate Works, and David Roberts, the fervent leader of the workers. Anthony is portrayed as a staunch defender of capitalist principles, unwilling to yield to the workers' demands, while Roberts embodies the workers' struggle for fair wages and better working conditions. The narrative is driven by intense dialogues that reveal the personal and ideological stakes for both sides. The directors, including Anthony's son Edgar and other board members like Wilder and Scantlebury, are depicted as divided in their approach, with some advocating for compromise and others supporting Anthony's hardline stance. The workers, represented by Roberts and his committee, are shown as desperate yet determined, willing to endure severe hardship rather than capitulate. Galsworthy's play is not just a depiction of a labor dispute but a broader commentary on the social and economic divides of the time. It highlights the human cost of industrial strife, as seen through the suffering of the workers' families, particularly in the character of Annie Roberts, who is caught between her loyalty to her husband and the dire conditions they face. The play ends without a clear resolution, reflecting the ongoing nature of such conflicts and leaving the audience to ponder the complexities of justice, power, and human dignity.
Biographie : John Galsworthy OM (14 August 1867 - 31 January 1933) was an English novelist and playwright. He is best known for his trilogy of novels collectively called The Forsyte Saga, and two later trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He won the Nl Prize in Literature in 1932.