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The Playboy of the Western World

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The Playboy of the Western World is a three-act play by Irish playwright J. M. Synge, first performed in 1907. Set in a remote village on the west coast of Ireland, the play tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man who arrives at a local pub claiming to have killed his father. His confession initially shocks the villagers, but they are soon captivated by Christy's charm and charisma, and he becomes a hero in their eyes. As the play progresses, Christy's story begins to unravel, and the villagers turn on him, revealing their own hypocrisies and flaws in the process. The play is a dark comedy that explores themes of identity, myth-making, and the search for authenticity in a society steeped in tradition. With its vivid characters, sharp wit, and lyrical language, The Playboy of the Western World has become a classic of Irish literature and a masterpiece of modern drama.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelska
  • ISBN:
  • 9789392322563
  • Format:
  • Häftad
  • Sidor:
  • 82
  • Utgiven:
  • 23. mars 1991
  • Mått:
  • 140x5x216 mm.
  • Vikt:
  • 116 g.
Leveranstid: 2-4 veckor
Förväntad leverans: 16. december 2024

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The Playboy of the Western World is a three-act play by Irish playwright J. M. Synge, first performed in 1907. Set in a remote village on the west coast of Ireland, the play tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man who arrives at a local pub claiming to have killed his father. His confession initially shocks the villagers, but they are soon captivated by Christy's charm and charisma, and he becomes a hero in their eyes.
As the play progresses, Christy's story begins to unravel, and the villagers turn on him, revealing their own hypocrisies and flaws in the process. The play is a dark comedy that explores themes of identity, myth-making, and the search for authenticity in a society steeped in tradition.
With its vivid characters, sharp wit, and lyrical language, The Playboy of the Western World has become a classic of Irish literature and a masterpiece of modern drama.

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