This gripping play tells the story of Elmer Banks, a small-town editor who becomes embroiled in a political scandal when he publishes an inflammatory editorial. The play is a powerful indictment of the corrupting influence of power, and Robinson's nuanced characters and sharp dialogue make for a compelling read. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American drama or political satire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.