The Playboy of the Western World (Hardcover)

J. M. Synge was one of the key dramatists in the flourishing world of Irish literature at the turn of the century. This volume offers all of Synge's published plays, which range from racy comedy to stark tragedy, all sharing a memorable lyricism. The introduction to this new, definitive edition of Synge's plays sets them--and his other work--in the context of the Irish literary movement, with special attention to his role as one of the founders of the Abbey Theatre and his work alongside W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York, the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with a scholarly introduction and detailed annotation. Riders to the Sea; The Shadow of the Glen; The Tinker's Wedding; The Well of the Saints; The Playboy of the Western World; Deirdre of the Sorrows;This book is intended for students of Irish Literature (especially drama).

General

Imprint:	Clarendon Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Oxford Drama Library
Release date:	May 1995
Authors:	John M Synge
Dimensions:	210 x 130mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	239
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-812155-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > 19th century Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > From 1900 > General Promotions
LSN:	0-19-812155-5
Barcode:	9780198121558

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