New Comedies by Lady Gregory
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About this eBook
| Author | Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932 |
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| Title | New Comedies |
| Alternate Title | New Irish Comedies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | The bogie men -- The full moon -- Coats -- Damer's gold -- McDonough's wife. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland and Robert Prince |
| Summary | "New Comedies" by Lady Gregory is a collection of theatrical plays produced in the early 20th century. The works featured delve into everyday themes and the lives of ordinary people, exploring social and familial dynamics through a humorous lens. The opening play, "The Bogie Men," introduces characters like Darby Melody and Taig O'Harragha, who are both chimney sweeps discussing their linings while preparing to meet their wealthy relatives. The beginning of "New Comedies" sets the stage for the intricacies of Darby and Taig's lives as they anxiously await visits from their affluent cousins. Their dialogue reveals a comical blend of insecurity and aspiration as they reflect on past familial comparisons and the pressures of social class. The exchange highlights their contrasting worldviews, with Taig dreaming of wealth and grandeur while Darby feels the weight of lowly expectations. As the two characters prepare for their meeting, the humor interwoven with social critique hints at deeper themes of identity and belonging that resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11749 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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