02504cam a22003133u 4500 7296 UtSlPG 20260610133205.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Masefield, John, 1878-1967 John M. Synge: a Few Personal Recollections, with Biographical Notes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by Andrea Ball, David Starner, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "John M. Synge: a Few Personal Recollections, with Biographical Notes by Masefield" is a biographical account written in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of the influential Irish playwright John M. Synge. This book details not just the life of Synge but also the interactions and impressions of those who knew him, particularly through the perspective of English poet John Masefield. The likely topic of the book revolves around the personal experiences and reflections of Masefield regarding Synge's character, his approach to art, and his observations on life. The text recounts Masefield's first meeting with Synge in London in 1903, presenting a vivid portrayal of Synge's personality as a reserved yet deeply observant individual. Masefield describes Synge's grave demeanor, his unassuming nature, and how he engaged with the world around him primarily as a spectator rather than a participant. The recollections deepen into a reflection of their friendship, encompassing shared discussions on life, art, and the experiences that shaped Synge's writing, particularly his famous plays. The biographical notes highlight Synge’s artistic journey, his love for life in the Aran Islands, and his eventual struggles with health leading to his early death in 1909, providing readers with a rich understanding of both the man and his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909 Dramatists, Irish -- 20th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7296 49287 49287