The Madras House is a play written by H. Granville Barker that was first published in 1910. The play is set in London and follows the story of a family who owns a successful department store called The Madras House. The family is headed by the matriarch, Mrs. Madras, who is a shrewd businesswoman and is determined to keep the store running smoothly. However, her children have different plans for the future of the business. Her son, Nick, wants to expand the store, while her daughter, Lois, wants to use the store as a ...
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The Madras House is a play written by H. Granville Barker that was first published in 1910. The play is set in London and follows the story of a family who owns a successful department store called The Madras House. The family is headed by the matriarch, Mrs. Madras, who is a shrewd businesswoman and is determined to keep the store running smoothly. However, her children have different plans for the future of the business. Her son, Nick, wants to expand the store, while her daughter, Lois, wants to use the store as a platform for social activism. The play explores themes of family dynamics, business ethics, and the role of women in society. It also touches upon issues such as class, gender, and the changing social landscape of early 20th century London. The Madras House is considered to be one of Barker's most significant plays and is still performed 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.
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