The Children's Hour

Author: Lillian Hellman
ISBN: 0822202050

This is a serious and adult play about two women who run a school for girls. After a malicious youngster starts a rumour about the two women, the rumour soon turns into a scandal. As the young girl comes to understand the power she wields, she sticks by her story, which precipitates tragedy for the women. It is later discovered that the gossip was pure invention, but it is too late. Irreparable damage has been done.

Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Publish Date: 1953

Subjects: Drama / American / General

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Visual/Performing Arts)