The Madras House

By Harley Granville-Barker

Book Overview

The Madras House is a play written by H. Granville Barker. It was first performed in 1910 and is set in London during the Edwardian era. The play follows the story of the Madras family, who own a successful department store called Madras House. The family is led by the matriarch, Mrs. Madras, who is determined to maintain the family's reputation and wealth.The play explores the themes of family, business, and social class. It also delves into the relationships between the Madras family members and their employees, as well as their interactions with the upper-class society. The characters in the play are complex and well-developed, with each having their own motivations and desires.The Madras House is a thought-provoking and engaging play that highlights the struggles and complexities of life during the Edwardian era. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.THIS 74 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Representative British Dramas Victorian and Modern V2, by H. Granville Barker. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419176080.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162903414
• ISBN13: 9781162903415
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"