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The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World

J. M. Synge / JMSynge

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Editorial:
Standard Publications
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781605974965
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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.

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