Publisher's Synopsis
Waste: A Tragedy In Four Acts is a play written by Granville Barker in 1913. The play is set in London during the early 20th century and follows the story of Henry Trebell, a successful politician who is determined to pass a bill that will legalize divorce. However, his personal life is in turmoil as he is having an affair with Amy O'Connell, a married woman who is also the daughter of a prominent politician.As the play progresses, Trebell's political ambitions clash with his personal life, and he is forced to make difficult decisions that will have far-reaching consequences. The play explores themes of love, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.Waste: A Tragedy In Four Acts is considered a masterpiece of modern drama and is known for its complex characters and intricate plot. It has been adapted for the stage numerous times and has been praised for its relevance to contemporary society.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.
