The Twelve-Pound Look and Other Plays

"The Twelve-Pound Look and Other Plays" is a sophisticated collection of one-act dramas by J. M. Barrie, demonstrating the playwright's legendary wit and his keen observation of early twentieth-century society. This volume brings together several of Barrie's most impactful shorter works, including the celebrated title play, "The Twelve-Pound Look", which serves as a sharp critique of Edwardian marriage and the hollow nature of material success. Through the character of Kate, who finds indep...