Publisher's Synopsis
""John Ferguson"" is a play written by St. John G. Ervine. The play revolves around the life of John Ferguson, a farmer who lives in a small village in Northern Ireland. John is a hardworking and honest man who has recently lost his wife and is struggling to cope with the loss. He is also dealing with financial troubles and the constant pressure from his creditors to repay his debts. John's son, Andrew, is a rebellious young man who is unhappy with the life he has been given and dreams of leaving the village to pursue a better life. The play explores the relationship between John and Andrew, as well as the themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world. The play is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the human experience, and has been praised for its realistic and nuanced characters, as well as its poignant and thought-provoking themes.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Theatre Guild Anthology V1, by St. John G. Ervine. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419156225.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.
