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The Playboy of the Western World

J M Synge

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  • 82 sidor
  • 1991
The Playboy of the Western World is a three-act play by Irish playwright J. M. Synge, first performed in 1907. Set in a remote village on the west coast of Ireland, the play tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man who arrives at a local pub claiming to have killed his father. His confession initially shocks the villagers, but they are soon captivated by Christy's charm and charisma, and he becomes a hero in their eyes.As the play progresses, Christy's story begins to unravel, and the villagers turn on him, revealing their own hypocrisies and flaws in the process. The play is a dark comedy that explores themes of identity, myth-making, and the search for authenticity in a society steeped in tradition.With its vivid characters, sharp wit, and lyrical language, The Playboy of the Western World has become a classic of Irish literature and a masterpiece of modern drama.

  • Författare: J M Synge
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9789392322563
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 82
  • Utgivningsdatum: 1991-03-01
  • Förlag: Hawk Press