Waste
“Waste” by Harley Granville Barker is a thought-provoking work published by Bloomsbury Academic on November 24, 2015. This edition, consisting of 128 pages, delves into the complexities of political ambition and personal tragedy in Edwardian England. The narrative follows Independent politician Henry Trebell, who becomes embroiled in a scandal after a brief affair leads to a tragic outcome, forcing him to confront the ruthless dynamics of power and morality.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as political intrigue and the societal pressures faced by individuals in positions of influence. The play presents a vivid portrayal of the cut-throat world of the political elite, where personal and public lives collide with devastating consequences. As Trebell navigates the treacherous waters of scandal and idealism, the work invites reflection on the interplay between personal desires and societal expectations within the realms of theater and drama.
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A scandal half-stifled is worse than a scandal. One is at everybody’s mercy.
Backstage at a hung parliament, visionary Independent Henry Trebell is co-opted by the Tories to push through a controversial Bill. Pursuing his cause with missionary zeal, he’s barely distracted by his brief affair with a married woman until she suffers a lethal backstreet abortion. Threatened by public scandal, the Establishment closes ranks and coolly seals the fate of an idealistic man.
Famously banned by the censors in 1907, Harley Granville Barker’s controversial masterpiece gathers a large ensemble to expose a cut-throat, cynical world of sex, sleaze and suicide amongst the political elite of Edwardian England.
This edition was published for the National Theatre’s revival in November 2015.
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