The Skin Game (A Tragi-Comedy)

Name: The Skin Game (A Tragi-Comedy)
Author: John Galsworthy

By John Galsworthy

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The play dramatizes a bitter clash between an old country gentleman and a nouveau riche industrial family over land and social standing; a property dispute and competing values escalate through legal maneuvers, public auction, and private schemes. Intimate conversations and confrontations expose differing codes of honor, personal resentments, and vulnerabilities; revelations of past conduct and calculated pressure force humiliating choices. The action explores themes of class conflict, the corrosive effects of social ambition, and the moral compromises made to defend reputation, ending in a resolution that questions whether decency survives social warfare.

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John Galsworthy

John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his literary exploration of social issues and the human condition. His most notable work, the Forsyte Saga, delves into the lives of a wealthy family in Victorian England, highlighting themes of class and morality. Galsworthy's writing is characterized by its keen observation and rich character development, often reflecting his own experiences and the societal changes of his time. In addition to his novels, he contributed significantly to the theatre with plays such as "A Family Man" and "The Complete Plays of John Galsworthy." His works remain an important part of early 20th-century literature, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.