The Playboy of the Western World : 9781605974965

J. M. Synge (1871 - 1909) was an Irish poet and playwright. He participated in the founding of the Abbey Theatre. The Playboy of the Western World had a turbulent opening at the Abbey Theatre, when it caused riots because of its subject matter. "Playboy of the Western World" is a comedic play. A young man seeks refuge in an Irish village after the gruesome murder of his father. . He is accepted by the villagers and becomes a favorite with the women. Suddenly his father appears and things take a sudden turn for our hero.

Author: J. M. Synge

Publisher: Book Jungle

Publication Date: Apr 18, 2008

Number of Pages: 68 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 160597496X

ISBN-13: 9781605974965