The Silver Cord

The Silver Cord is a play written by Sidney Howard. It was first produced in 1926 and is a drama that explores the complex relationships between parents and their adult children. The play centers around a mother, Mrs. Phelps, and her two sons, David and Robert. Mrs. Phelps is overprotective of her sons and has a difficult time letting them grow up and become independent. She is particularly controlling of David, who is engaged to a young woman named Christina. Mrs. Phelps sees Christina as a threat to her relationship with David and does everything in her power to break them up. Meanwhile, Robert is struggling with his own issues, including his relationship with his wife and his feelings of inadequacy compared to his successful brother. The play builds to a dramatic climax as the characters confront their deepest fears and desires. The Silver Cord is a powerful exploration of family dynamics and the challenges of letting go of those we love.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Theatre Guild Anthology V1, by Sidney Howard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419156225.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.