The Land of Promise: A Comedy in Four Acts

Name: The Land of Promise: A Comedy in Four Acts
Author: William Somerset Maugham
ISBN: 9781787249233

Author: William Somerset Maugham
Language: English
Length: 182 pages
ISBN: 9781787249233
Published: 22 October 2018
Imprint: Sovereign

Satirical Comedy
American Dream
English Town
Prosperity
Venture to America
Expectations
Reality
Cultural Differences
Pursuit of Success
Clever Dialogue

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Description

"The Land of Promise" by W. Somerset Maugham is a satirical comedy that satirizes the American dream. Set in a small English town, the play follows a couple, driven by the allure of prosperity, who venture to America. Through clever dialogue and humorous situations, Maugham explores the disparity between expectations and reality, offering a witty commentary on cultural differences and the pursuit of success. The play's comedic elements and sharp social critique make it an entertaining exploration of the illusions and challenges faced by those seeking the promised land of opportunity.

Author

W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) wrote Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, and a famous shelf of stories from the South Seas and the drawing room. A doctor by training, he observed with a cool, professional eye: desire, failure, and the cost of a vocation. With 35 titles in our catalogue, Maugham remains the English novelist of worldly intelligence — never sentimental, always readable.

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