The One-Act play had acquired its importance after the Second world War. Of late both students and general readers prefer to read one-act plays since they have all the features like plot, character and atmosphere of a full length pay. The present selection has been made bearing in mind the requirements of the students. It is hoped that the students will find the palys interesting and enjoyable. The Editors wish to express their gratitude to Dr. V. Ayothi, Professor of English, Bharathidas University, Trichy for his immense help in the preparatin of this book.