Hobson’s Choice A Three Act Comedy (1916)

Hobson’s Choice is a three-act comedy written by Harold Brighouse in 1916. The play is set in Salford, England, in the late 1800s and follows the story of Henry Hobson, a successful bootmaker and widower who has three daughters. Hobson is a man who enjoys his drink and is not particularly interested in the welfare of his daughters. However, his eldest daughter, Maggie, is determined to break free from her father’s control and make a better life for herself.Maggie is an intelligent and resourceful young woman who takes over her father’s business and turns it into a success. She also manages to marry Will Mossop, a shy and unassuming employee of her father’s, and together they start their own business. The play explores themes of gender roles, class, and the power of love and determination.Hobson’s Choice has been adapted into various forms, including a film and a musical. The play is considered a classic of British theatre and has been performed in numerous productions around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.