Hellman, Lillian

Plays [Socially Conscious Dramas] [w/Collector Notes]

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1978. Illustrated by Mark Bellrose. 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series.

Unopened, Unread; Minor age-spotting of the gilt on the fore-edge. No other flaws. Still Giftable.

Notes have age-stain on the front

Bound in full leather with 22-karat gold accents on the spine and cover, this edition exudes elegance and sophistication. The acid-neutral, gilded-edge pages ensure longevity, while the silk moiré endpapers and attached ribbon bookmark enhance its luxurious appeal. Featuring archival-quality paper and a Smyth-sewn binding, it is both a durable and visually striking collector’s piece.

Lillian Hellman’s Six Plays (The Franklin Library edition) collects some of her most famous and socially conscious dramas.

+++ The Children's Hour (1934) – A devastating drama about the destructive power of lies, as a vengeful schoolgirl falsely accuses her teachers of an inappropriate relationship, leading to tragic consequences.
+++ Days to Come (1936) – A tense labor drama about a small-town strike that reveals the moral and economic conflicts between workers and factory owners.
+++ The Little Foxes (1939) – A Southern Gothic classic in which the ruthless and greedy Hubbard family schemes and betrays each other in their pursuit of wealth and power.
+++ Watch on the Rhine (1941) – A political thriller set in Washington, D.C., where an anti-fascist activist and his family seek refuge, only to be confronted by a Nazi sympathizer.
+++ Another Part of the Forest (1946) – A prequel to The Little Foxes that explores the origins of the Hubbard family's corruption and their rise to financial dominance.
+++ The Autumn Garden (1951) – A melancholy drama about lost dreams and disillusionment as a group of middle-aged guests confront their pasts at a Southern boarding house.

Hellman’s plays are known for their sharp dialogue, moral complexity, and critiques of power, greed, and political corruption.

Item #19964

Price: $35.00