This three-act play is a powerful social commentary on the dangers of alcoholism and the temperance movement in America. The story revolves around the lives of a working-class family, and their struggles with alcohol abuse, poverty, and crime. The characters are well-developed, and the play delivers a strong moral message against the excesses of alcohol consumption.
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