The Playboy of the Western World - John Millington Synge
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"The Playboy of the Western World" is a three-act play by Irish playwright John Millington Synge, first performed in 1907. Set in a rural pub on the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland, it tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man who claims to have killed his tyrannical father. His tale captivates the local community, and he is celebrated as a hero, particularly by Pegeen Mike, the publican's daughter. However, when Christy's father, Old Mahon, turns up alive, the villagers' admiration turns to scorn. In a desperate attempt to regain their esteem, Christy attacks his father again,…mehr

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"The Playboy of the Western World" is a three-act play by Irish playwright John Millington Synge, first performed in 1907. Set in a rural pub on the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland, it tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man who claims to have killed his tyrannical father. His tale captivates the local community, and he is celebrated as a hero, particularly by Pegeen Mike, the publican's daughter. However, when Christy's father, Old Mahon, turns up alive, the villagers' admiration turns to scorn. In a desperate attempt to regain their esteem, Christy attacks his father again, seemingly killing him. Rather than restoring his status, this act horrifies the community, leading them to attempt to punish him. Ultimately, Old Mahon survives once more, and he and Christy depart together, leaving Pegeen lamenting the loss of "the only playboy of the western world."
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John Millington Synge (1871-1909) was an Irish playwright, poet, and author. Known for his depiction of Irish people and their struggles, Synge was a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival, and was also of prominent influence in the folklore genre. Synge suffered from poor health for most of his life, tragically succumbing to his illnesses just before his thirty-eighth birthday.