The Playboy of the Western World: A Comedy in Three Acts

J. M. Synge

• Drama
• Book language: English
• 75 pages

The Playboy of the Western World is a three-act comedy by J. M. Synge, set in rural Ireland. A young stranger's startling story wins him admiration in a small community, and the play explores how a tale can become more powerful than truth. Its rich language and comic tension make it a landmark of Irish drama.

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