Behold, the Bridegroom
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Beschreibung
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
Gale, U.S. Supreme Court RecordsSeitenzahl
190
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/1 cm
Gewicht
275 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-543594-7
"Behold, the Bridegroom" is a compelling drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright George Kelly, capturing the psychological and social complexities of the late 1920s. The play centers on Antoinette Lyle, a wealthy and sophisticated socialite who has spent her life in a whirl of superficial pleasures and casual flirtations. Her world is irrevocably altered when she meets Spencer Train, a man of profound character and integrity who represents everything her social circle lacks.
Spurned by Train due to her perceived lack of depth, Antoinette descends into a tragic spiral of self-realization and despair. Kelly masterfully explores the themes of unrequited love, the emptiness of high society, and the devastating impact of spiritual bankruptcy. Through sharp dialogue and keen observation of human nature, "Behold, the Bridegroom" examines the distance between outward appearances and inner reality.
As a significant work of early 20th-century American theater, this play offers a haunting look at the consequences of a life lived without purpose. Kelly's portrayal of a woman's psychological collapse remains a powerful example of domestic tragedy and character-driven drama.
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