02523cam a22003373u 4500 68072 UtSlPG 20260610134554.0 m cr n 260607r20221920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27009760 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Middleton, George, 1880-1967 Masks, with Jim's beast, Tides, Among the lions, The reason, The house : one act plays of contemporary life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-14 Charlene Taylor, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Masks" by George Middleton is a collection of one-act plays of contemporary life written in the early 20th century. The opening play, "Masks," revolves around Grant Williams, a dramatist, and explores themes of artistic integrity and the struggles between personal ambition and the expectations of domestic life. This collection aims to reflect societal dynamics and may uncover deeper questions about identity, relationships, and the essence of art." "At the start of "Masks," we are introduced to Grant Williams and his wife, Jerry, who have recently celebrated the success of Grant's play, "The Sand Bar." As they revel in the newfound recognition, hints of Grant's internal conflict begin to surface—despite his commercial success, he grapples with questions about authenticity and artistic integrity. The domestic scene unfolds in their modest New York City apartment, showcasing their interactions that reflect both love and the underlying tensions tied to Grant's career and the changes it brings. This opening segment sets the stage for an exploration of the complex relationship between a creator and his characters, leading to the dramatic encounters that follow." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Samuel French, 1920 American drama -- 20th century One-act plays, American https://archive.org/details/maskswithjimsbea00midd/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68072 108894 108894