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100 1 _aGalsworthy, John,
_d1867-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Eldest Son
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-26
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Eldest Son" by John Galsworthy is a play written in the early 20th century. This drama centers around the social dynamics and moral dilemmas faced by the Cheshire family, particularly focusing on their eldest son, Bill, as he grapples with his responsibilities, relationships, and familial expectations. The opening of the play introduces a variety of characters linked to the Cheshire family, setting the scene in their country house on the eve of an important family event. As the guests gather, tensions begin to unfold regarding personal relationships, particularly Bill's romantic entanglement with Freda, his mother’s maid. This situation creates pressure as it threatens the family's social status and legacy. Sir William Cheshire and Lady Cheshire are depicted as traditional figures caught in the changing social landscape, emphasizing the conflict between family loyalty and personal desire, which escalates as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2909
999 _c44983
_d44983