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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. But I feel pretty hacked off that Amazon has taken my money for something I didn't want. Plot Keywords This time I am reading it as one of the kids at school is studying it and so I want a heads up before discussing aspects of it with him in prep for his exams. She helps Will to develop his potential and together they turn the tables on Hobson. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016. Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton) runs a successful bootmaker's shop in nineteenth century Salford. I will now be buying a paperback version. | All the characters are interesting when you analysis and read between the lines, especially Maggie, Willie and Hobson; you see a different perceptive of the unique characters throughout the play. The growth of Willie through the performance with the aid of Maggie so motivating. As such, she makes a proposal to timid Willy Mossop, the shop's poor, uneducated, and illiterate boot hand (yet best boot maker, apparently better than any boot maker in nearby Manchester), who has known no other professional life than the shop. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The play is quite funny sometimes with a memorable female protagonist. Mildly amusing clash of the generations, as a trio of unmarried daughters, propelled by the most steadfast among them, outmanoeuvre their stern and old-fashioned father, first about marriage and then second in even more significant ways. I naively went on to buy this Kindle edition, which is a completely different play. Kessinger Publishing, LLC (June 17, 2004), Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018. Share. I stand for common sense and sincerity. So this was its annual outing and I decided to give it a 5*:). The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Share. The girls each want to leave their father by getting married, but Henry refuses because marriage traditions require him to pay out settlements. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I highly recommend this play to anyone who wants to read a book about innocent romance. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2017. Really fabulous story. Tweet. It was charming and light reading. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. It was nice to be able to read the play and compare it to the movie. The link to Kindle takes you straight to this version, an updated twist on the play with Indian characters replacing the original family. Loved this almost as much as the David Lean movie. Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013. He changes his mind about Alice and Vicky, for whom he will choose husbands, despite these romantic ones already having chosen the men they would marry if given the opportunity. Share. 1880s Salford, England. | by Heinemann. Start by marking “Hobson's Choice” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Although many readers would find her amusingly bold given the time period she was written in. Hobson's Choice is a 1954 British romantic comedy film directed by David Lean. Was funny , and I still love it to this day. Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2013. This comedy is based around the battle of wills between a hard-headed cobbler, called Hobson and his daughter Maggie. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Although she truly has no idea how her father will react, she also may not have considered Willy, who may already have a life of his own outside the shop. Henry is miserly, dipsomaniacal, and tyrannical, not allowing his daughters to date since their sole purpose in life is in service to him and the shop (receiving no wages for their services). When trying to find something about this play that takes place in England c.1880, I came upon a certain reference to the name of the story: A Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is offered. Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton) is a successful bootmaker, a widower and a tyrannical father of three daughters. A widower with a weakness for the pub opposite, he tries forcefully to run the lives of his three unruly daughters. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I read this first in school, then watched the film, the play and the ballet(all through my school). Please try again. This, to me, is one of John Mills' best performances. I have a feeling I have read this before - probably for school as I don't tend to read plays for pleasure. Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices. Please try again. Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton) is a successful bootmaker, a widower and a tyrannical father of three daughters. Although many readers would find her amusingly bold giv. I dust it off and still chuckle to myself at Maggie's sharp tongue. Widowed Henry Hobson, owner and operator of Hobson's Boots, lives with his three adult daughters, Maggie, Alice, and Vicky, in a flat attached to the shop. Some of the scene settings did have to be different but that made it a bit of fun to see how the play was distinct from the movie and visa versa. Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015. 1992 There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Concerning Maggie, he believes her far too useful to him as the overly efficient and organized one to let go, and too old at age thirty for any man to want anyway. I am glad to have come across this story again. When trying to find something about this play that takes place in England c.1880, I came upon a certain reference to the name of the story: A comedy play about 3 daughters who do all the work and their overbearing father who does all the drinking. I saw this play at my school once and decided to study it more. Despite the differences in their social classes, Maggie believes she can show her father that she can find a husband while also forcing him to treat Willy better (and by association her) in paying him decent wages, otherwise she will use her wifely influence to convince Willy to take his and her valuable services elsewhere. He was a prominent member, together with Allan Monkhouse and Stanley Houghton, of a group known as the Manchester School of dramatists. Behind the boots and clogs are individuals who must also be determined and strong in a society that gives them little credence. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide. I'd love to see it on stage. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Henry will, however, not provide them with a dowry, which may prove to be a challenge in finding them men he would consider suitable husbands. Keeping the humor, it also shows without fantasy the life of the Salford folk and the social connections and customs that gave their life order, untill they were challenged and eventually changed. You also see the equality of men and women, and that Maggie is not a typical women of her age. Because a person may refuse to accept what is offered, the two options are taking it or taking nothing. In Salford it's the time of revolution. Mildly amusing clash of the generations, as a trio of unmarried daughters, propelled by the most steadfast among them, outmanoeuvre their stern and old-fashioned father, first about marriage and then second in even more significant ways. I will, I am sure, enjoy it some day, but it isn't much use to me. Maggie and Will leave to start up in competition, and she then turns her mind to helping her sisters marry their chosen partners. Quite interesting to acknowledge the historical content and the social class system between the characters. I had to read it for my GCSE English class and it bored me and the entire class. Margaret Atwood’s Big Sequel Answers Readers’ Questions. Taglines Hobson's Choice (1954) Plot. The girls each want to leave their father by getting married, but Henry refuses because marriage traditions require him to pay out settlements. For some reason I loved this quite quirky story then and I still do now. To see what your friends thought of this book. A WONDERFUL TALE TOLD IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY.A BARGAIN MUCH SOUGHT. Maggie defies Hobson by marrying his most talented worker - the timid and downtrodden Will. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. The film also features Prunella Scales in one of her first cinema roles as Vicky. Vol. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. If their hands are forced, Maggie believes their best weapon is wealthy and particular Mrs. Hepworth, who said she will have no one else but Willy make her boots. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Be the first to ask a question about Hobson's Choice. 21-Hobson's Choice by Harold Brighouse (Play-E Book) 5* When trying to find something about this play that takes place in England c.1880, I came upon a certain reference to the name of the story: Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014. I loved the movie and enjoyed the play, interesting to see where they differed and matched. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014. Harold Brighouse was an English playwright and author whose best known play is Hobson's Choice. Comments. Easy to read and enjoyable. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. You're”, Read These In School - Would Have Preferred A Root Canal, Novels Of The Criterion Collection (LD/DVD/BD), What Happened to Offred? Listen to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, originals and more. This is the play manuscript on which was based the 1954 movie "Hobson's Choice" brilliantly acted with Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda de Banzie, one of my favorite movies of all time. Refresh and try again. Parents Guide. Much of the dialogue and action in the movie was taken directly from the play. Please try again. Be the first to contribute! The revolution is not industrial, but feminine. Thirty-four years after the publication of her dystopian classic, The Handmaid's Tale, Atwood returns to continue the story of Offred. Cover Story HOBSON’S CHOICE COVER STORY / Democracy / 2019 / by : MG Devasahayam, Alam Srinivas and MK Shukla. Then to hell with the fashion.”, “I'm a decent-minded man. Unable to add item to List. | “It is not immodest, father. If he does agree, what effect will her plan have on him and his entire being? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Incensed by her father's attitude, Maggie decides she must show him how wrong he is about her being an unmarryingable spinster. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Well wrought characters, engaging family relationships, unforgettable Hobson, Maggie and Will. This is a GCSE set text at my placement school and I thought it best that I read it so that when I work with Year 11, I can help them understand it. I adore the character of Maggie Hobson and her defiance in being a successful woman in 1880's England. A LMOST seven decades ago the Indian Constitution came into force. I'm British middle class and proud of it. We’d love your help. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Set in Lowry era Manchester it is interesting that the play opened in the Us, who would no doubt have great sympathy with the pioneering spirit of young(ish) Maggie, who is the fulcrum of the play's action. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

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