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The Silver Tassie: A Tragi-Comedy in Four Acts
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025984797
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Silver Tassie is a powerful tragi-comedy in four acts written by the renowned Irish playwright Sean O'Casey. Breaking away from the pure realism of his earlier Dublin trilogy, this work masterfully blends naturalistic dialogue with haunting expressionist sequences to explore the devastating impact of World War I on the human spirit. The play follows Harry Heegan, a charismatic and athletic young man who wins a silver trophy-the tassie-for his football club just before departing for the front lines.
As the narrative shifts from the domestic sphere of Dublin to the stark, symbolic battlefields of France, O'Casey captures the visceral horror of the Great War and the profound disillusionment of those who return home forever changed. Through its depiction of physical injury and emotional abandonment, the play serves as a searing critique of the glorification of war and the societal neglect of its veterans. The Silver Tassie remains a cornerstone of 20th-century Irish drama, celebrated for its bold structural experimentation and its unflinching look at the tragedy of a lost generation. This work stands as a testament to O'Casey's unique ability to weave humor, pathos, and social commentary into a singular theatrical experience.
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