The Skin Game

“The Skin Game” is a compelling tragi-comedy in three acts by John Galsworthy, a Nobel Prize-winning English playwright and novelist. The play explores the tensions between an old, established family and a newly wealthy one, as they clash over land and social standing. The Hillcrists, representing tradition and aristocracy, find themselves in conflict with the Hornblowers, who embody the rising power of industry and commerce. This clash escalates into a bitter and ruthless â€~skin game, â€(TM) where both families resort to increasingly underhanded tactics.

Galsworthy masterfully portrays the human cost of social change and the destructive nature of prejudice and greed. “The Skin Game” remains relevant for its incisive commentary on class divisions and the timeless struggle for power and recognition. Its enduring appeal lies in its vivid characters and its exploration of universal themes of morality, justice, and the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition.

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