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The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World | John Millington Synge
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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.
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cornfedwellread
The Playboy of the Western World | John Millington Synge
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day! ☘

I think everyday is great for celebrating Irish lit, but today is an especially good day for rembering that there are so many wonderful Irish writers. Who's your favorite Irish or Irish-American writer?

#stpatricksday #irishlit

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rach_simone
The Playboy of the Western World | John Millington Synge
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I've been to Ireland a few times. Galway and Aran Islands are some of my favorite places! Happy St. Patrick's day!!

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helgagrace
The Playboy of the Western World | John Millington Synge
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A really interesting edition printed here in MA

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