Publisher's Synopsis
The Tinker's Wedding: Riders To The Sea And The Shadow Of The Glen is a collection of three one-act plays written by Irish playwright John Millington Synge in 1904. The first play, The Tinker's Wedding, is a satirical comedy that follows the story of a tinker, Michael Byrne, and his attempts to marry his lover, Mary, despite the objections of her father and the local priest. The play explores themes of love, class, and tradition in rural Ireland.The second play, Riders To The Sea, is a tragic drama that tells the story of a family living on the Aran Islands and their struggles with the sea. The play follows the mother, Maurya, as she mourns the loss of her sons, who have all been lost at sea. The play explores themes of grief, loss, and the power of nature.The third play, The Shadow Of The Glen, is a romantic drama that follows the story of a young woman, Nora, who is married to an older man, Dan Burke. When a young tramp, Michael Dara, arrives in the village, Nora is drawn to him and they begin a secret affair. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the constraints of marriage in rural Ireland.Overall, The Tinker's Wedding: Riders To The Sea And The Shadow Of The Glen is a collection of three plays that offer a glimpse into the lives of people living in rural Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. The plays are known for their vivid depictions of Irish life and their exploration of complex themes such as love, loss, and tradition.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.
