The Pigeon

The Pigeon

John Galsworthy

17,14 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781023101127
17,14 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

John Galsworthy’s 'The Pigeon,' part of the Third Series Plays, is a compelling drama exploring the complexities of philanthropy and social responsibility. This thought-provoking play examines the challenges faced by those who dedicate themselves to alleviating poverty and helping the less fortunate.Galsworthy, a master of social commentary, uses the stage to dissect the motivations and consequences of charitable acts. 'The Pigeon' raises profound questions about the nature of giving, the impact of poverty on individuals, and the delicate balance between altruism and enabling dependence.This play remains relevant for its insightful portrayal of human nature and its unflinching look at societal issues that continue to resonate today. A powerful and enduring work of dramatic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Artículos relacionados

  • What Really Goes on in the Workplace
    Sharon Ford
    What really goes on in the workplace is about strippers, prostitutes, pimps, drugs, marital affairs and just plain old drama. It doesn't matter your age: race, or gender, drama is still drama. 3 ...
    Disponible

    21,81 €

  • Finding Kate
    Maryanne Fantalis
    Kathryn’s strong will and sharp tongue have branded her a shrew in her small town.Now, not even the generous dowry offered by her wealthy father can tempt any man to court her. But when Sir William rides into town on his magnificent war horse, Kathryn’s world turns upside down.William is like a burr in Kathryn’s side from the very beginning. Even the way he insists on calling h...
    Disponible

    22,50 €

  • Mississippi Goddamn
    Jonathan Norton
       “Some shows have warnings for strobe lights. Some have them for loud gunshots.  Some for smoke.   MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN, a new play by Jonathan Norton should have one for intensity.   Granted, anyone attending a play about civil rights pioneer Medgar Evers set in 1963 Jackson, Mississippi, should expect some strife. Blood in the battle for racial equality is no surprise, but f...
    Disponible

    17,87 €

  • The Lady From Maxim’s
    Georges Feydeau / Laurence Senelick
       “It seems to me that for fertility in droll inventions, the perpetual outpouring of unforeseen misunderstandings, for the inexhaustible gaiety of dialogue, Feydeau’s new play is superior to everything he’s written so far. The most astonishing thing is the sureness with which everything is controlled, explained, justified, in the most extravagant buffoonery. The cross-purpose...
    Disponible

    21,85 €

  • Fit For A Queen
    Betty Shamieh
       “Plenty of glamorous backstabbing, diva dissing and sexual double-crossing…has every right to claim the name Dynasty for itself.  But the title character in Betty Shamieh’s bouncy, bumpy comic melodrama is the real thing. A queen, I mean, and not just of the self-dramatizing type. Scratch that. She’s more than a queen. She’s a pharaoh, one Hatshepsut, who reigned over Egypt ...
    Disponible

    17,30 €

  • Who’s Holiday!
    Matthew Lombardo
       “A raunchy riff on Dr Seuss’s yuletide tale… The little tyke has become a bottle-blonde adult who spends her days in a trailer appointed with Airstream functionality and seasonal kitsch…brassy, very funny…a holiday offering that dirties up Christmas while ultimately reveling in its spirit.” Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times   “This irreverent, adults-only sequel…dares to...
    Disponible

    18,16 €

Otros libros del autor

  • Jocelyn
    John Galsworthy
    In the quiet heart of Edwardian England, where the whispers of rural life intertwine with the echoes of societal expectations, emerges a tale of love and personal conflict that defies time. This early 20th century novel, once lost to the ages, has been lovingly restored for today’s and future generations by Alpha Editions. It is not merely a reprint but a collector’s item and a...
    Disponible

    17,88 €

  • Abracadabra & Other Satires
    John Galsworthy
    'Abracadabra & other satires' presents a compelling collection of short stories from the acclaimed Nobel laureate John Galsworthy, a master of 20th-century English fiction. This volume showcases Galsworthy’s sharp wit and keen observational powers as he delves into the complexities of human nature and societal conventions through the lens of satire.Readers will find themselves ...
    Disponible

    23,04 €

  • Abracadabra & Other Satires
    John Galsworthy
    'Abracadabra & other satires' presents a compelling collection of short stories from the acclaimed Nobel laureate John Galsworthy, a master of 20th-century English fiction. This volume showcases Galsworthy’s sharp wit and keen observational powers as he delves into the complexities of human nature and societal conventions through the lens of satire.Readers will find themselves ...
    Disponible

    35,52 €

  • From the Four Winds
    John Galsworthy
    'From the four winds' by John Sinjohn presents a captivating collection of English short stories from the heart of the 19th century. This esteemed work of Victorian literature invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of life as perceived by a significant British author.As a foundational example of literary fiction and a true classic, this volume gathers a diverse array of n...
    Disponible

    21,15 €

  • From the Four Winds
    John Galsworthy
    'From the four winds' by John Sinjohn presents a captivating collection of English short stories from the heart of the 19th century. This esteemed work of Victorian literature invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of life as perceived by a significant British author.As a foundational example of literary fiction and a true classic, this volume gathers a diverse array of n...
    Disponible

    34,79 €

  • The Collected Stories
    John Galsworthy
    The Collected Stories by John Galsworthy brings together a rich and nuanced selection of short fiction from the Nobel Prize-winning author best known for The Forsyte Saga. In these stories, Galsworthy turns his sharp eye and compassionate voice to the intimate dramas of everyday life-exploring themes of class, justice, love, honor, and the quiet struggles of individuals caught ...
    Disponible

    30,36 €