King Arthur's Socks and Other Village Plays

The collection includes a series of one-act plays that capture Dell's signature satirical voice. In King Arthur’s Socks, the central theme revolves around romance and its absurdities, as characters grapple with their own desires and societal expectations. The play humorously questions traditional ideas of loyalty and marriage, showing how such concepts can feel out of place in a modern, intellectually driven world. Other plays in the collection continue to explore themes of romantic and social dynamics, gender roles, and the contrast between individual desires and social expectations.Dell uses witty dialogue, ironic situations, and exaggerated characters to create humorous scenes that reflect the shifting values of the 1920s. Through his exploration of love and independence, he challenges the audience to rethink conventional morality, ultimately questioning whether old ideals can sustain new societal and personal freedoms.

Pagina's: 238, Paperback, Ulan Press