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Title: Synge and the Ireland of His Time
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, Charles Franks, Juliet
Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Synge and the Ireland of His Time" by W. B. Yeats is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of the playwright J.M. Synge, exploring his contributions to Irish literature and the cultural context of his time. Yeats examines Synge's artistic vision and his relationship with the Irish peasantry, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the characters and themes found in Synge's plays. In this work, Yeats provides a rich analysis of Synge’s life, detailing his observations and experiences in rural Ireland, particularly on the Aran Islands. The narrative reflects on Synge's personal struggles and health issues, juxtaposed with his celebrated writings, such as "The Playboy of the Western World." Yeats also recounts his own interactions with Synge, illustrating the playwright's deep affection for the simplicity and drama of rural life. Through anecdotes and critical insight, Yeats captures Synge's legacy as a pivotal figure in the Irish Literary Revival, showcasing how his work transcended mere storytelling to evoke the larger essence of Irish identity and experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
EBook No.: 8557
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909
Subject: Dramatists, Irish -- 20th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Synge and the Ireland of His Time
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, Charles Franks, Juliet
Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Synge and the Ireland of His Time" by W. B. Yeats is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of the playwright J.M. Synge, exploring his contributions to Irish literature and the cultural context of his time. Yeats examines Synge's artistic vision and his relationship with the Irish peasantry, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the characters and themes found in Synge's plays. In this work, Yeats provides a rich analysis of Synge’s life, detailing his observations and experiences in rural Ireland, particularly on the Aran Islands. The narrative reflects on Synge's personal struggles and health issues, juxtaposed with his celebrated writings, such as "The Playboy of the Western World." Yeats also recounts his own interactions with Synge, illustrating the playwright's deep affection for the simplicity and drama of rural life. Through anecdotes and critical insight, Yeats captures Synge's legacy as a pivotal figure in the Irish Literary Revival, showcasing how his work transcended mere storytelling to evoke the larger essence of Irish identity and experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
EBook No.: 8557
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909
Subject: Dramatists, Irish -- 20th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.