Graft: A Comedy in Four Acts: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Graft: A Comedy in Four Acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Brighouse, Harold (1882–1958).
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"Graft: A Comedy in Four Acts" by Harold Brighouse is a play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jim Pilling, a gardener, his wife Sally, and their son Dick, who live in a cramped one-room apartment in the town of Carrington. The play delves into issues of class disparity, the struggles of working-class families, and the contrasting perspectives of the town's elite represented by characters such as Stephen Verity, a self-made man with political ambitions. The opening of the play introduces the Pilling family during a modest September evening at home. Jim and Sally discuss their longing for the countryside, highlighting their dissatisfaction with their current living conditions. As they navigate daily life, they express concerns about their son, Dick, and the challenges of raising a child in overcrowded urban streets. The scene shifts as various characters including a sympathetic curate and a domineering alderman enter, revealing the underlying tensions regarding a proposed recreation ground that could lead to the destruction of the affluent Polygon neighborhood. This rich interplay between characters sets the stage for a broader commentary on social class and community dynamics within the framework of a comedic narrative.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Graft: A Comedy in Four Acts
- Author credits: Brighouse, Harold (1882–1958)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English drama -- 20th century
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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