The Playboy of the Western World and Other Plays
Riders to the Sea; The Shadow of the Glen; The Tinker's Wedding; The Well of the Saints; The Playboy of the Western World; Deirdre of the Sorrows
Price: 399.00 INR
ISBN:
9780199538058
Publication date:
01/06/2018
Paperback
240 pages
304x214mm
Price: 399.00 INR
ISBN:
9780199538058
Publication date:
01/06/2018
Paperback
240 pages
J. M. Synge, Ann Saddlemyer
The first critical paperback edition for 30 years
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
J. M. Synge, Ann Saddlemyer
Description
J M Synge was one of the key dramatists in the flourishing world of Irish literature at the turn of the century. This volume offers all of Synge's plays, which range from racy comedy to stark tragedy, all sharing a memorable lyricism.
The introduction sets Synge's work in the context of the Irish literary movement, with special attention to his role as one of the founders of the Abbey Theatre and his work alongside W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory.
Includes: Riders to the Sea; The Shadow of the Glen; The Tinker's Wedding; The Well of the Saints; The Play of the Western World; Deirdre of the Sorrows
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
About the author
J. M. SyngeEdited with an introduction by Ann Saddlemyer, Professor of English and Drama and Master of Massey College, University of TorontoJ. M. Synge, Ann Saddlemyer
Table of contents
Riders to the Sea
The Shadow of the Glen
The Tinker's Wedding
The Well of the Saints
The Playboy of the Western World
Deirdre of the Sorrows
J. M. Synge, Ann Saddlemyer
Description
J M Synge was one of the key dramatists in the flourishing world of Irish literature at the turn of the century. This volume offers all of Synge's plays, which range from racy comedy to stark tragedy, all sharing a memorable lyricism.
The introduction sets Synge's work in the context of the Irish literary movement, with special attention to his role as one of the founders of the Abbey Theatre and his work alongside W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory.
Includes: Riders to the Sea; The Shadow of the Glen; The Tinker's Wedding; The Well of the Saints; The Play of the Western World; Deirdre of the Sorrows
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
About the author
J. M. SyngeEdited with an introduction by Ann Saddlemyer, Professor of English and Drama and Master of Massey College, University of TorontoTable of contents
Riders to the Sea
The Shadow of the Glen
The Tinker's Wedding
The Well of the Saints
The Playboy of the Western World
Deirdre of the Sorrows
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