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Title: Riders to the Sea
Credits: Produced by Judith Boss
Summary: "Riders to the Sea" by J. M. Synge is a poignant one-act play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the Irish Literary Revival. The play is set against the backdrop of the Aran Islands, exploring themes of loss, fate, and the harsh realities faced by those who live by the sea. It epitomizes the struggle of a mother and her family as they confront the relentless power of nature and the tragic toll it takes on their lives. The story revolves around Maurya, an elderly mother who has lost several sons to the sea and now faces the potential loss of her last son, Bartley, as he prepares to sail to a nearby fair despite her pleas to stay. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that the sea's grip on their lives is inescapable. The arrival of a bundle containing clothing believed to belong to her deceased son Michael heightens the tension, leading Maurya to sense that her fears may be realized. Ultimately, the play culminates in the tragic news of Bartley's drowning, underscoring the theme of despair and acceptance of fate, as Maurya reconciles with her losses and the harsh reality that no one can defy death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909
EBook No.: 994
Published: Jul 1, 1997
Downloads: 2575
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Drama
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Drama
Subject: Drowning victims -- Drama
Subject: Seafaring life -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Riders to the Sea
Credits: Produced by Judith Boss
Summary: "Riders to the Sea" by J. M. Synge is a poignant one-act play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the Irish Literary Revival. The play is set against the backdrop of the Aran Islands, exploring themes of loss, fate, and the harsh realities faced by those who live by the sea. It epitomizes the struggle of a mother and her family as they confront the relentless power of nature and the tragic toll it takes on their lives. The story revolves around Maurya, an elderly mother who has lost several sons to the sea and now faces the potential loss of her last son, Bartley, as he prepares to sail to a nearby fair despite her pleas to stay. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that the sea's grip on their lives is inescapable. The arrival of a bundle containing clothing believed to belong to her deceased son Michael heightens the tension, leading Maurya to sense that her fears may be realized. Ultimately, the play culminates in the tragic news of Bartley's drowning, underscoring the theme of despair and acceptance of fate, as Maurya reconciles with her losses and the harsh reality that no one can defy death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909
EBook No.: 994
Published: Jul 1, 1997
Downloads: 2575
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Drama
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Drama
Subject: Drowning victims -- Drama
Subject: Seafaring life -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.