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Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025909257
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plays is a definitive collection of dramatic works by John Millington Synge, a central figure in the Irish Literary Revival and a co-founder of the Abbey Theatre. This volume brings together the powerful, lyrical, and often provocative dramas that fundamentally reshaped the landscape of modern Irish literature. Synge's writing is renowned for its unique mastery of Hiberno-English, capturing the rhythmic beauty and vernacular of the rural population.
The collection features some of the most significant works of the early 20th century, including the darkly comic masterpiece The Playboy of the Western World and the hauntingly beautiful tragedy Riders to the Sea. Other essential dramas such as In the Shadow of the Glen, The Well of the Saints, and The Tinker's Wedding demonstrate Synge's ability to weave together folklore, realism, and psychological depth. His portrayal of the harsh realities and rich imaginative lives of people in the Aran Islands and the wilds of Wicklow remains as compelling today as it was at the time of their debut. This anthology stands as a testament to Synge's enduring legacy as a pioneer of the Irish stage, offering a profound exploration of national identity, tradition, and the human condition.
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