Other editions of book Hobson's Choice

Widower Hari Hobson has a successful dress-making business and three daughters. The oldest, Durga, is the brains behind the operation. 'Can't we choose husbands for ourselves?' I've been telling you for the last five minutes, you're not even fit to choose dresses for yourselves.' But when Hobson says that Durga is too valuable to lose and must give up all idea of getting married, she takes her fate into her own hands and starts her own rival shop nearby. Tanika Gupta's new version of this classic 1916 comedy sets the play in a modern day Salford Asian community, giving a new generation a chance to enjoy the play's sharp wit and charm. This version of Hobson's Choice was performed at the Young Vic, London, June - August 2003.

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The youngest daughters of curmudgeonly bootmaker Hobson are anxious to marry and have eligible suitors who must wait until eldest daughter, practical-minded Maggie is promised in marriage. Maggie, however has other plans which include freedom from her father's tyranny, a business and husband of her own. Her choice: Hobson's shy apprentice Will Mossop.

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ALICE. Oh, it's you. I hoped it was father going out. MAGGIE. It isn't. ( She crosses and takes her place at desk L.) ALICE. He is late this morning. MAGGIE. He got up late. ( She busies herself with an account book .) VICKEY. ( reading ). Has he had breakfast yet, Maggie? MAGGIE. Breakfast! With a Masons' meeting last night! VICKEY. He'll need reviving. ALICE. Then I wish he'd go and do it. VICKEY. Are you expecting anyone, Alice? ALICE. Yes, I am, and you know I am, and I'll thank you both to go when he comes.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.