Length2h 48m
About this audiobook
A desperate young man commits a crime of passion, only to be swallowed by the cold, mechanical indifference of the legal system. Galsworthy’s unflinching portrayal of prison life and the devastating effects of solitary confinement shocked contemporary audiences. The play serves as a searing indictment of a society that chooses vengeance over the possibility of redemption. Through this tragic lens, the narrative exposes the systemic failures that crush the human spirit in the name of order. It is a landmark work of social realism and a plea for judicial mercy.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ACT I
4ACT IV
2ACT II
5IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
3ACT III: SCENE I
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