02205cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450034001452640051001793000047002303360026002773370026003033380036003295000031003655080029003965201356004255340045017816530018018268560042018449990017018862907UtSlPG20260610133105.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGalsworthy, John,d1867-193310aJoy: A Play on the Letter "I" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-26  aProduced by David Widger  a"Joy: A Play on the Letter 'I'" by John Galsworthy is a three-act play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds on midsummer day at Colonel Hope's house, featuring a mix of comedic and dramatic elements that explore familial relationships and the complexities of love and attraction. Central to the story are Colonel Hope, his wife Mrs. Hope, their daughter Letty and her husband Ernest Blunt, along with the intriguing character Joy, who navigates her feelings toward her mother and the adult world around her, particularly in relation to the presence of the enigmatic Maurice Lever.  At the start of the play, we are introduced to Colonel Hope and Mrs. Hope as they prepare for a visit from their niece Molly and her daughter Joy. The opening scene is lively and filled with playful banter, hinting at tensions and underlying emotional dynamics, particularly between Joy and the adult figures in her life. Joy's character emerges as youthful and spirited, yet she feels overshadowed by her mother's relationship with Maurice Lever, leading to jealousy and confusion. This initial portion sets the tone for the drama to unfold, as Joy’s complexities and the challenges faced by the adult characters foreshadow deeper conflicts related to love, loyalty, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2907  c44981d44981