Craig's Wife
by George Kelly

Name: Craig's Wife
Brand: George Kelly
SKU: 9780573607356
Rating: 3.47 (10 reviews)

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Highlights

Female

Male

Interior Set

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize

Winner! 1926 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, appreciating its exploration of complex themes but noting its dated elements. While many enjoyed the character of Mrs. Craig and the drama surrounding narcissism, others criticized the dialogue as tedious and the plot lacking in excitement. The play's historical context adds depth, but some viewers found it challenging to engage fully with its anti-feminist undertones.

Complex character explorationEngaging themes of controlClever dialogue with depthTedious and boring dialoguePlot lacks excitement

Synopsis

A scathing and insightful work by one of the masters of American drama.

Mrs. Harriet Craig, a woman of controlling will and vanity, succeeds in driving away her husband, friends, and anyone close to her, all for the sake of her pride.

A tense and biting satire on the darker side of human nature from the celebrated author of The Silver Cord and They Knew What They Wanted .