A. B. Walkley Livres

Left impoverished upon the death of her aunt, Emma Watson has no option but to be reunited with her estranged father and siblings. Initially delighted with her new life—including the fashionable society balls to which she now has access—Emma soon realizes that her family harbors many ill feelings, not least those springing from the sisters' hopes—and disappointments—in snaring a husband. So when the eligible and suitably rich Tom Musgrove begins to transfer his affections from her sister Margaret to Emma, the result can only be further sibling rivalry and unrest. A delightful, exquisitely drawn portrait of family life, The Watsons is Jane Austen at her storytelling best. Author of the masterpieces Pride and Prejudice and Emma, Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of the most beloved novelists of all time.

In this insightful work, Arthur Bingham Walkley explores the art of dramatic criticism and its role in shaping audiences' understanding of theatre. Drawing on a wealth of examples from the world of theatre, Walkley offers a penetrating look at the way critics evaluate and interpret the plays they review.

A collection of theater reviews and commentary by a noted British playwright and critic.