The Silver Cord is a novel written by Sidney Howard, first published in 1926. The story follows the lives of a married couple, Robert and Christina, and their adult son, David. Robert is a successful businessman who is deeply devoted to his family, while Christina is a loving wife and mother who struggles to come to terms with her son's independence. David, on the other hand, is a young man who is eager to break free from his parents' control and start living his own life. As the story unfolds, tensions rise between the family members, with Robert and Christina struggling to maintain their hold on David while he seeks to assert his independence. The novel explores themes of family dynamics, love, and the struggle for autonomy in a changing world. Throughout the book, Howard's prose is elegant and insightful, offering a nuanced portrayal of the complex relationships between the characters. The Silver Cord is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Theatre Guild Anthology V1, by Sidney Howard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419156225.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.