Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Caleb Stone's Death Watch; A Play' is a sharp and cynical one-act drama that explores the darker side of human nature and familial bonds. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Martin Flavin, the play unfolds in the somber atmosphere of a deathbed vigil. As the wealthy patriarch Caleb Stone nears his final breath, his gathered relatives struggle to maintain a facade of grief while their true preoccupations-greed, impatience, and personal ambition-bubble to the surface.The work is a masterclass in character study, utilizing the tense environment of the sickroom to reveal the hypocrisy and self-interest of those waiting to inherit the old man's fortune. Through biting dialogue and a dark, satirical tone, Flavin contrasts the solemnity of passing with the cold calculations of the survivors. 'Caleb Stone's Death Watch; A Play' remains a significant example of early 20th-century American drama, offering a timeless critique of how wealth can distort the closest of human relationships. Its blend of drama and dark humor provides a poignant look at the complexities of legacy and the often-unspoken realities of the mourning process.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025527307

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Caleb Stone's Death Watch; A Play" is a sharp and cynical one-act drama that explores the darker side of human nature and familial bonds. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Martin Flavin, the play unfolds in the somber atmosphere of a deathbed vigil. As the wealthy patriarch Caleb Stone nears his final breath, his gathered relatives struggle to maintain a facade of grief while their true preoccupations-greed, impatience, and personal ambition-bubble to the surface.The work is a masterclass in character study, utilizing the tense environment of the sickroom to reveal the hypocrisy and self-interest of those waiting to inherit the old man's fortune. Through biting dialogue and a dark, satirical tone, Flavin contrasts the solemnity of passing with the cold calculations of the survivors. "Caleb Stone's Death Watch; A Play" remains a significant example of early 20th-century American drama, offering a timeless critique of how wealth can distort the closest of human relationships. Its blend of drama and dark humor provides a poignant look at the complexities of legacy and the often-unspoken realities of the mourning process.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025527307

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