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100 1 _aBrighouse, Harold,
_d1882-1958
245 1 0 _aGarside's Career: A Comedy in Four Acts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-08-07
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Garside's Career: A Comedy in Four Acts" by Harold Brighouse is a play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Peter Garside, a working-class young man who has just earned his university degree while supporting his mother, Mrs. Garside, and balancing his aspirations against societal expectations. The focus lies on Peter's ambitions and the ensuing challenges, particularly the tension in his relationships, particularly with Margaret Shawcross, a school teacher and his romantic interest, as they navigate the intersection of personal aspirations and class struggles. The opening of the play presents the Garside household on an evening filled with anticipation as Mrs. Garside eagerly awaits news of her son Peter's academic success. When Peter returns with the triumphant news of his degree, the excitement is palpable, yet it soon highlights the contrasts between his working-class roots and the expectations that come with academic achievement. The conversation between Peter and Margaret reveals deeper themes of ambition, class consciousness, and the balance between romantic aspirations and political responsibilities. As Peter gears up for a potential career in politics as well as the challenges of maintaining his relationship with Margaret, the stage is set for a comedy that intertwines personal victories with broader societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55290
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