J. M. (John Millington) Synge
Edmund John Millington Synge was an Irish playwright, poet, writer, collector of folklore, and a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival. His best-known play The Playboy of the Western World was poorly received, due to its bleak ending, depiction of Irish peasants, and idealisation of patricide, leading to hostile audience reactions and riots in Dublin during its opening run at the Abbey Theatre, which he had co-founded with W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory. His other major works include In the Shadow of the Glen (1903), Riders to the Sea (1904), The Well of the Saints (1905), and The Tinker's Wedding (1909).
In the Shadow of the Glen
"In the Shadow of the Glen" by J. M. Synge is a one-act play written in the early 20th century. Set in rural Ireland, the play revolves around themes ...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts
"The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts" by J. M. Synge is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically during the Irish Literary Re...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
Poems and translations
"Poems and translations by J. M. Synge and Francesco Petrarca" is a collection of poetry that encompasses both original works by John M. Synge and tra...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
The Aran Islands
"The Aran Islands" by J. M. Synge is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The book explores the unique experiences and observation...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
Deirdre of the Sorrows
"Deirdre of the Sorrows" by J. M. Synge is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of ancient Ireland, the narrati...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
The Tinker's Wedding
"The Tinker's Wedding" by J. M. Synge is a comedy play written in the early 20th century (specifically in the early 1900s). The play reflects the live...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
The Playboy of the Western World: A Comedy in Three Acts
"The Playboy of the Western World: A Comedy in Three Acts" by J. M. Synge is a play written in the early 20th century. This comedic drama takes place ...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
In Wicklow and West Kerry
"In Wicklow and West Kerry" by J. M. Synge is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Synge's observations and experie...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge
Riders to the Sea
"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 Re...
By J. M. (John Millington) Synge