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100 1 _aGalsworthy, John,
_d1867-1933
245 1 0 _aPlays : Third Series
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
505 0 _aThe fugitive -- The pigeon -- The mob.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Plays: Third Series" by John Galsworthy is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The series includes three plays: "The Fugitive," "The Pigeon," and "The Mob," exploring themes of personal relationships, societal expectations, and moral dilemmas. The opening play, "The Fugitive," focuses on the troubled marriage of George Dedmond and his wife Clare, delving into the emotional distance and discord that characterizes their relationship. The beginning of "The Fugitive" introduces the characters in George Dedmond's flat, where tension is palpable. George is anxiously waiting for his wife Clare, who has not returned home, expressing frustration about her absence before guests arrive for an evening of bridge. As the first act unfolds, hints of discontent emerge through conversations among the characters about Clare's behavior and her associations, particularly with a man named Malise. Clare ultimately arrives, revealing her conflicted feelings about her marriage, the societal expectations placed upon her, and her urge to break free from the constraints of her life. Through this setup, Galsworthy begins to explore the complexities of love, duty, and the search for personal fulfillment against societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5057
999 _c47096
_d47096