Strife

play by Galsworthy

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"Strife" is a 1909 play by English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy. The play is a naturalistic drama that examines controversial social and ethical issues, specifically focusing on industrial relations. It delves into the conflict between labor and management, presenting a stark portrayal of the struggles faced by both sides during a strike. Galsworthy's work often highlighted societal problems and the disparities in how the law treated the rich and the poor. "Strife" is recognized as a significant work in his oeuvre, alongside other notable plays like "Justice" and "Loyalties".1

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The Edwardians
…use of the theater in Strife (1909) to explore the conflict between capital and labor, and in Justice (1910) he lent his support to reform of the penal system, while Harley Granville-Barker, whose revolutionary approach to stage direction did much to change theatrical production in the period, dissected in The…
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…use of the theater in Strife (1909) to explore the conflict between capital and labor, and in Justice (1910) he lent his support to reform of the penal system, while Harley Granville-Barker, whose revolutionary approach to stage direction did much to change theatrical production in the period, dissected in The…
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