Twenty-Four One-Act Plays

This collection showcases a diverse range of modern one-act plays from English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish playwrights, encompassing various genres such as tragedy, comedy, and fantasy, along with a play exclusively for women. Notable works include T.S. Eliot's "Sweeney Agonistes" and Charles Lee's "Mr Sampson," alongside three additional pieces: Sean O'Casey's "A Pound on Demand," W.B. Yeats' "The Dreaming of the Bones," and Wolf Markowitz's "The Bespoke Overcoat." The revised edition features a new Introduction by Mr. Hampden.