Publisher's Synopsis
The Tinker's Wedding is a comedic play in two acts, written by Irish playwright John Millington Synge and first performed in 1908. The play is set in rural Ireland and follows the story of Michael Byrne, a tinker who falls in love with Sarah Casey, a strong-willed woman who is determined to marry him despite the objections of her family and the disapproval of the local priest.As the couple plans their wedding, they face a series of obstacles, including the interference of Sarah's father and the arrival of a wealthy Englishman who offers to buy Sarah's hand in marriage. The play explores themes of love, class, and tradition, as well as the tensions between rural and urban culture in Ireland.The Tinker's Wedding was controversial when it was first performed, as it challenged traditional Irish values and portrayed the rural working class in a positive light. However, it has since become recognized as a classic of Irish drama, and is celebrated for its wit, humor, and insight into the complexities of Irish society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
