The Admirable Crichton

The Admirable Crichton is a play written by J.M. Barrie. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the lives of a wealthy British family and their servants. The main character, Crichton, is the butler of the family and is known for his impeccable service and loyalty. However, when the family is stranded on a deserted island, Crichton's skills are put to the test as he becomes the leader of the group and must navigate the challenges of survival. As time passes, the social hierarchy begins to shift, and Crichton's position as the servant becomes increasingly elevated while the family's status diminishes. The play explores themes of class, power, and the fragility of societal norms. It is a witty and thought-provoking commentary on the relationships between the upper and lower classes and the importance of adaptability in the face of adversity.1918. One of the best known of Barrie's fantastic modern plays. Concerned with an aristocratic English family who revert to the state of Nature when shipwrecked on a desert island. While there they are willing slaves of their former butler, but on return to civilization the positions are shifted.#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.