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Set in an Irish village, the comedic play revolves around a young man who escapes to the community after allegedly murdering his father. Gaining acceptance and admiration from the villagers, particularly the women, his newfound popularity is disrupted when his father unexpectedly returns. The play explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of human relationships, and it famously sparked controversy and riots during its debut at the Abbey Theatre.
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The Playboy of the Western World, John Millington Synge
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- Released
- 2008
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Millington Synge
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 68
- ISBN13
- 9781605974965
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Classics, Death, Gifts for women, Theatre Plays, Ireland, Mourning, Selected works, Irish Literature, Disappearance, Sad, Tragicomedy, Irish Dramas
- First published
- 1907
- Original title
- The Playboy of the Western World
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- Set in an Irish village, the comedic play revolves around a young man who escapes to the community after allegedly murdering his father. Gaining acceptance and admiration from the villagers, particularly the women, his newfound popularity is disrupted when his father unexpectedly returns. The play explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of human relationships, and it famously sparked controversy and riots during its debut at the Abbey Theatre.