The Playboy Of The Western World: A Comedy In Three Acts

Synge, J. M.

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J. M. Synge is the author of the play The Playboy of the Western World: A Comedy in Three Acts. The drama, which is set in rural Ireland, centers on Christy Mahon, a young man who claims to have murdered his father and shows up in a tiny community. He becomes a local celebrity as a result of his patricide story garnering the affection and attention of the community. Pegeen Mike, the daughter of the neighborhood publican, expresses romantic interest in Christy as he becomes more well-liked and the playboy of the community. As other males in the hamlet compete for Pegeen's attention, a love triangle develops. The play The Playboy of the Western World investigates the essence of heroism as well as issues of identity and self-presentation. The gap between fact and perception is explored since Christy's reputation is based on a made-up narrative. The social dynamics and cultural practices of rural Irish villages are also discussed in the play. The lyrical language, vivid characterizations, and sardonic wit in Synge's play are well-known. It tackles the complexity of human nature and social expectations while capturing the authenticity of rural Irish life.
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Schrijver
Synge, J. M.
Titel
The Playboy Of The Western World: A Comedy In Three Acts
Uitgever
Double 9 Books
Jaar
2023
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
78
EAN
9789358719826
Bindwijze
Paperback / softback

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