Publisher's Synopsis
Woodbarrow Farm: Play In Three Acts is a play written by Jerome K. Jerome, an English writer and humorist. The play is set on a farm in the English countryside and follows the lives of the farm's inhabitants. The main characters include the farmer, his wife, their daughter, and a group of workers. The play is divided into three acts, each of which focuses on different aspects of life on the farm. In the first act, we are introduced to the characters and their daily routines. The farmer is struggling to make ends meet, and tensions are high between him and his wife. Their daughter is in love with one of the workers, but her parents disapprove of the relationship. The second act sees the arrival of a wealthy landowner who wants to buy the farm. The farmer is tempted by the offer, but his wife and daughter are determined to keep the farm in the family. The workers also become involved in the conflict, as they fear losing their jobs if the farm is sold. In the third act, the conflict comes to a head as the farmer must make a decision about the future of the farm. The play explores themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle to survive in a changing world. Overall, Woodbarrow Farm: Play In Three Acts is a poignant and humorous play that offers a glimpse into rural life in England in the early 20th century.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.
