The Tinker's Wedding; Riders to the Sea and The Shadow of the Glen is a collection of three plays by Irish playwright John M. Synge, first published in 1904. The plays explore themes of love, marriage, and death in rural Ireland, and are known for their realistic portrayal of the lives and struggles of the Irish people. The Tinker's Wedding tells the story of a young couple, Michael and Sarah, who are determined to get married despite the objections of their families and the disapproval of the church. The play is a satire ...
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The Tinker's Wedding; Riders to the Sea and The Shadow of the Glen is a collection of three plays by Irish playwright John M. Synge, first published in 1904. The plays explore themes of love, marriage, and death in rural Ireland, and are known for their realistic portrayal of the lives and struggles of the Irish people. The Tinker's Wedding tells the story of a young couple, Michael and Sarah, who are determined to get married despite the objections of their families and the disapproval of the church. The play is a satire on the hypocrisy and corruption of the Catholic Church in Ireland at the time.Riders to the Sea is a tragedy about a family living on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. The play follows the mother, Maurya, as she mourns the loss of her husband and sons, who have all been lost at sea. The play explores the themes of grief, fate, and the power of the sea.The Shadow of the Glen is a dark comedy about a woman named Nora who is unhappy in her marriage to a much older man. When a young tramp appears at her door, Nora sees an opportunity to escape her unhappy life. The play explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.Overall, The Tinker's Wedding; Riders to the Sea and The Shadow of the Glen is a powerful collection of plays that offer a glimpse into the lives of the Irish people at the turn of the 20th century. Synge's writing is known for its poetic language, vivid imagery, and realistic portrayal of Irish life, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature and culture.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.
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