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The Playboy of the Western World

J. M. Synge

J. M. Synge (1871 - 1909) was an Irish poet and playwright. He participated in the founding of the Abbey Theatre. The Playboy of the Western World had a turbulent opening at the Abbey Theatre, when it caused riots because of its subject matter. "Playboy of the Western World" is a comedic play. A young man seeks refuge in an Irish village after the gruesome murder of his father. . He is accepted by the villagers and becomes a favorite with the women. Suddenly his father appears and things take a sudden turn for our hero.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Book Jungle
  • Publish Date: Apr 18th, 2008
  • Pages: 68
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.25in - 7.50in - 0.14in - 0.29lb
  • EAN: 9781605974965
  • Categories: General