The Builder Of Bridges

The Builder Of Bridges

Alfred Sutro

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120731999
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The Builder of Bridges is a play in four acts written by Alfred Sutro and first published in 1909. The story revolves around the character of Sir Owen Roberts, a wealthy businessman who has built his fortune on the backs of others. Sir Owen is a ruthless man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, including manipulating those around him and using his power and influence to control their lives.As the play unfolds, we see Sir Owen’s past come back to haunt him in the form of his estranged daughter, who he abandoned as a child. She returns to his life and challenges his values and his way of living. The play explores themes of family, morality, and the consequences of our actions.The characters in the play are well-developed and complex, with each having their own motivations and desires. The dialogue is sharp and witty, with moments of intense drama and emotional depth. The play is a compelling exploration of the human condition and the choices we make in life.Overall, The Builder of Bridges is a powerful and thought-provoking play that continues to resonate with audiences today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Alfred Sutro or in exploring the complexities of human relationships and morality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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