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The Aran Islands
"The Aran Islands" by John Millington Synge. Published by DigiCat. DigiCat publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each DigiCat edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Performance, Modernity and the Plays of J. M. Synge
Explores concepts of performance, modernity and progress by combining performance studies and historical research with contextualised readings of Synge's plays.
John Millington Synge
A thorough re-assessment of one of Ireland's major playwrights, J.M. Synge (1871-1909). Using much previously-undiscussed archival material, the book takes each of Synge's plays and prose works, tracing his journey from an early Romanticism to a later, more combative modernism.
Deirdre of the Sorrows
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
The Complete Works of J.M. Synge
Collects all of Synge's published plays, including The Playboy of The Western World, along with his Poetry and Translations, and the prose works that detail his travels in The Aran Islands, In Wicklow, In Kerry and In Connemara.
J. M. Synge and the Western Mind
LITERATURE, CRITICISM, MEMOIRS, LETTERS / IRISH
J. M. Synge and Travel Writing of the Irish Revival
Between the late 1890s and the early 1900s, the young Irish writer John Millington Synge journeyed across his home country, documenting his travels intermittently for ten years. His body of travel writing includes the travel book The Aran Islands, his literary journalism about West Kerry and Wicklow published in various periodicals, and his articles for the Manchester Guardian about rural poverty in Connemara and Mayo. Although Synge’s nonfiction is often considered of minor weight compared with his drama, Bruna argues persuasively that his travel narratives are instances of a pioneering ethnographic and journalistic imagination. J. M. Synge and Travel Writing of the Irish Revival is the f...
The Well of the Saints
J.M. Synge’s ‘The Well of the Saints’ is a three-act darkly comedic play that explores themes of myth, vision and journeys. Two blind beggars, Martin and Mary Doul, are cured of their blindness by a passing saint. Unable to reckon with the ugliness of a world they have never seen, their relationship is torn apart by their new gift. Now able to integrate into society, they try and live as they have always wanted to, only to be met with cruelty at every turn. ‘The Well of the Saints’ is a hilarious and thought-provoking play that will enrapture fans of Irish literature or comedy. A cross between ‘Waiting for Godot’ and ‘Trading Places’, ‘The Well of the Saints’ is a dark ...
In the Shadow of the Glen
In J.M. Synge's 'In the Shadow of the Glen', the reader is transported to the rugged landscapes of rural Ireland where the author artfully weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and traditional Irish customs. Written in a poignant and lyrical style, this play captures the essence of the Irish literary revival of the early 20th century, showcasing Synge's mastery in portraying the complexities of human emotions and societal norms. The dialogue is rich with colloquial language that adds authenticity to the characters and setting, making it a compelling read for those interested in Irish literature and culture. The play's themes of duty, desire, and deception resonate with readers long after the fina...
