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The Voysey Inheritance: A Play in Five Acts

by H. Granville-Barker
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781026075937
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 136
  • Original Price: GBP 12.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 200 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

"The Voysey Inheritance" is a cornerstone of Edwardian drama, offering a profound and satirical look into the morality of the British upper-middle class. The story centers on Edward Voysey, a young man who joins his father's prestigious law firm only to discover a devastating secret: for decades, the family patriarch has been misappropriating client funds to maintain their lavish lifestyle. Upon his father's death, Edward is left to grapple with the "inheritance" of this criminal enterprise, forced to choose between personal integrity and the preservation of his family's reputation.

As Edward attempts to right the wrongs of the past, he encounters the varied and often self-serving reactions of his siblings and mother, revealing a complex web of hypocrisy and greed. H. Granville-Barker's five-act play is celebrated for its sharp dialogue, psychological depth, and its uncompromising critique of the intersection between money and ethics. A seminal work of early 20th-century theater, "The Voysey Inheritance" remains a powerful exploration of duty, conscience, and the weight of legacy that continues to resonate with modern audiences.

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