John Millington Synge Books

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"Deirdre of the Sorrows" by J. M. Synge is a poignant Irish tragedy that retells the ancient legend of Deirdre, a woman whose beauty and tragic fate captivated Celtic mythology. Set in ancient Ireland, the play follows Deirdre, a woman of unparalleled beauty who is prophesied to bring doom and destruction to those around her. From her birth, Deirdre is destined for tragedy, as she is foretold to bring sorrow and bloodshed to the kingdom. Despite efforts to protect her from her fate, Deirdre falls in love with Naisi, a handsome warrior, and the two elope together, defying the wishes of King Conchubar, who desires Deirdre for himself. As Deirdre and Naisi attempt to build a life together in exile, they are pursued by Conchubar's men, leading to a series of tragic events that culminate in betrayal, violence, and ultimately, the deaths of Deirdre and Naisi. Through their story, Synge explores themes of fate, love, and the destructive power of desire.

A murderer becomes the toast of the village as his charm negates his crime. A young countess saves her tenants from starvation, but only by selling her soul to the Devil. The sleepy parish of Nyadnanave sees a vision of a cockerel that dares the inhabitants to break the shackles of Church and State. All these plays were met with moral outrage and rioting in their native Ireland.Yeats's 'The Countess Cathleen' (1892), J. M. Synge's 'The Playboy of the Western World' (1907) and O'Casey's 'Cock-a-doodle Dandy' (1949) emerged from a period of traumatic change for Ireland. While the plays bear witness to the immmense social upheavals of the turn of the twentieth century, they also represent a new age of Irish drama that rose from the turmoil, and their lessons ring true to this day.

Records the author's visits to the Aran Islands in 1898-1901, when he was gathering the folklore and anecdotes out of which he forged The Playboy of the Western World and his other major dramas.

'The Playboy of the Western World' offended audiences when first produced in 1907, on account of its 'immodest' references to Irish womanhood and aroused a prolonged and bitter controversy, which lasted until the author's death in 1909.

"The Well of the Saints" by J. M. Synge is a compelling play that explores themes of perception, illusion, and the search for truth. Set in rural Ireland, the play follows the lives of Martin and Mary Doul, a blind old couple who have lived their entire lives in darkness, unaware of their physical appearance. When a wandering saint miraculously restores Martin and Mary's sight, they are initially overjoyed at the prospect of seeing the world for the first time. However, as they begin to encounter the harsh realities of life and witness the ugliness and cruelty of human behavior, they become disillusioned and long to return to their former state of blindness. Central to the play is the contrast between appearance and reality, as well as the idea that ignorance can sometimes be bliss. Through the characters of Martin and Mary, Synge explores the limitations of human perception and the complexity of human nature, raising questions about the nature of truth and the value of illusion.

The Tinker's Wedding is a significant classical work that has been preserved for future generations through modern reformatting and design. This edition features clear, readable text, as it is not a scanned copy of the original. The effort to republish this book highlights its enduring importance in human history, ensuring that its themes and narratives remain accessible to contemporary readers.