Rutherford And Son: A Play In Three Acts (1912)

Rutherford and Son is a play written by Githa Sowerby and first published in 1912. The play is set in the North of England in the early 20th century and tells the story of John Rutherford, a wealthy industrialist and the head of a family business. Rutherford is a tyrannical and domineering figure who is determined to maintain control over his family and his business at all costs.The play opens with Rutherford's eldest son, John Junior, returning home after a long absence. John Junior is a disappointment to his father, who sees him as weak and lacking in ambition. Rutherford's other son, Richard, is more like his father and is being groomed to take over the family business. However, Richard is unhappy with his role and dreams of pursuing his own interests.As the play unfolds, tensions within the family escalate and Rutherford's control begins to slip. His daughter, Mary, is in love with a young man who is not from their social class, and Rutherford is determined to put a stop to the relationship. Meanwhile, John Junior is struggling with his own demons and is forced to confront his father about the way he has been treated.Rutherford and Son is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores themes of family, power, and class. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with audiences today.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.