The Unknown; A Play in Three Acts

The Unknown; A Play in Three Acts, written by W. Somerset Maugham and first published in 1920, is a drama set in a country manor in post-World War I England. The play centers on Colonel Wharton, his wife, and their son John, who has returned home wounded from the war. It explores themes of faith, life, death, and the complexities of human emotions, revealing the strains within the family as they navigate the aftermath of conflict and personal expectations. Maugham's work reflects the social customs of early 20th-century England and the impact of war on familial relationships.