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Edmund John Millington Synge (/ s ɪ ŋ /; 16 April 1871 – 24 March 1909) was an Irish playwright, poet, writer, collector of folklore, and a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival.
12 de abr. de 2024 · J.M. Synge, leading figure in the Irish literary renaissance, a poetic dramatist of great power who portrayed the harsh rural conditions of the Aran Islands and the western Irish seaboard with sophisticated craftsmanship.
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Learn about the life and writings of J. M. Synge, the most highly esteemed playwright of the Irish literary renaissance. Explore his travels, influences, themes, and legacy in this comprehensive overview.
John Millington Synge was born in Rathfarnham, Dublin in 1871 into an evangelical Church of Ireland family who previously owned substantial estates in Co. Wicklow. As a young man, Synge's exposure to the works of Darwin and Marx led him to trade (in his words) the "kingdom of heaven" for the "kingdom of Ireland".
John Millington Synge was a leading literary figure of the Irish Revival who played a significant role in the founding of Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 1904. This Companion offers a comprehensive introduction to the whole range of Synge's work from well-known plays like Riders to the Sea, The Well of the Saints and The Playboy of the Western World ...
Learn about the life and works of John Millington Synge, a key figure of the Irish Literary Revival and a pioneer of the Abbey Theatre. Explore his plays inspired by the Aran Islands, Wicklow and Irish folklore, and his controversial portrayal of rural life.
A comprehensive biography of the Anglo-Irish writer and playwright, who explored Irish culture, folklore, and language in his works. Learn about his early life, influences, education, travels, illness, and legacy.
