Time And The Conways
by J. B. Priestly, J B Priestley
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What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the emotional depth and exploration of time in the play, often noting its poignant portrayal of family dynamics and the impact of societal changes. Many find the non-linear structure engaging, allowing for a reflective experience on the characters' lives. However, some feel that the first act drags and the overall tone can be quite somber.
Synopsis
4m, 6f / Scenery: Interior The Conways are having a party to celebrate Kay's twenty first birthday.
Kay hopes to be a novelist.
Hazel, the beauty, anticipates a romantic marriage.
Madge wants to reform the world and marry the dashing young family lawyer.
Carol, the baby of the family, spreads good cheer while Robin, back from war, is certain to have a good career.
Alan is content to be an armchair philosopher.
The nitwit mother has high hopes for them all.
At the party Kay, with frightening clarity, sees her family twenty years in the future.
They are petty, mean, and unfulfilled.
Only Kay and her calm brother realize time is relative and there is something fine and worthwhile beyond.
Press Reviews
"An ambitious, vexing, multilayered drama."
— The New York Times
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Alan |
Madge |
Robin |
Hazel |
Kay |
Carol |
John Helford |
Ernest Beevers |
Gerald Thornton |
Mrs. Conway |
Publication
Time And The Conways is a British play written by J. B. Priestly and published by Samuel French (1939).
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Samuel French · 1939 · 126 pp
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