When young Christy Mahon flees from his family's farm and tells the
townspeople he killed his father, they respond in a way he did not
expect. After an intense fight with his father, young Christy Mahon
flees from his family's farm to tell the townspeople what he had
done. When Christy claims that he killed his own father, the
townspeople are surprisingly more interested in the story rather
than condemning his immoral actions. Reluctantly, Christy recounts
the story of the disagreement that eventually led to Christy
hitting his father in the head with a heavy farming tool. The
townspeople are transfixed, and deem Christy to be a bold and
impressive man. As continues with his story, Christy captures the
attention of a beautiful barmaid named Pegeen. Though Pegeen is
betrothed to another man, she begins flirting with Christy, who
appreciates the attention. However, amid the town's celebration of
Christy's bold act, a surprise visitor comes into town, and is not
as enchanted by Christy's actions as the others. Angry and hurt,
the visitor challenges Christy's actions, risking his newfound
position of a celebrated figure, and forcing Christy to desperate
measures. Separated into three acts, John Millington Synge's play,
The Playboy of the Western World, examines the human tendency to
worship the sensationalized without regard to morals. When The
Playboy of the Western World first premiered in the famed Abbey
Theatre in Dublin, Ireland in 1907, it elicited an extreme reaction
from its audience. Scandalized and enraged by the portrayal of the
townspeople, riots broke out. Critics also detested the work,
feeling just as insulted as the other Irish people. Despite the
outrage of its initial release, The Playboy of the Western World is
now considered John Millington Synge's masterpiece, and is
celebrated for its lyrical beauty. The play has also since been
adapted into a musical and film, serving as a testament to the
play's genius and compelling content. This edition of The Playboy
of the Western World by John Millington Synge is now presented in
an easy-to-read font and features a new, eye-catching cover design.
With these accommodations, The Playboy of the Western World is
restored to modern standards while preserving the original mastery
and lyricism of John Millington Synge.
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