02257cam a22003133u 4500 2918 UtSlPG 20260610133105.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 The First and the Last: A Drama in Three Scenes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_and_the_Last_(play) Release date is 2004-09-26 Produced by David Widger "The First and the Last: A Drama in Three Scenes" by John Galsworthy is a play that falls within the genre of drama, written in the early 20th century. This poignant piece explores themes of morality, familial obligation, and the weight of past decisions through the lives of its central characters. Set against the backdrop of a tragic incident involving the loss of life and its consequences, the narrative encapsulates the struggles of the human condition in a rapidly changing society. The play primarily follows two brothers, Keith and Larry Darrant, with Larry embroiled in a murder case after an altercation with a man who had previously abused a young Polish woman named Wanda. As the story unfolds, Keith, a King's Counsel, grapples with the implications of his brother's actions, seeking to protect their family name while trying to find a way out for Larry. Wanda, deeply in love with Larry, adds to the emotional tension as she yearns for a future with him despite the looming threats posed by his past. The narrative shifts through emotions of despair, love, sacrifice, and the ultimate consequences of choices made in heated moments, culminating in a tragic finale that forces the characters to confront their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2918 44992 44992