02260cam a22003133u 4500 8557 UtSlPG 20260610133223.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 Synge and the Ireland of His Time 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 2005-07-01 Produced by David Starner, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "Synge and the Ireland of His Time" by W. B. Yeats is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of the playwright J.M. Synge, exploring his contributions to Irish literature and the cultural context of his time. Yeats examines Synge's artistic vision and his relationship with the Irish peasantry, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the characters and themes found in Synge's plays. In this work, Yeats provides a rich analysis of Synge’s life, detailing his observations and experiences in rural Ireland, particularly on the Aran Islands. The narrative reflects on Synge's personal struggles and health issues, juxtaposed with his celebrated writings, such as "The Playboy of the Western World." Yeats also recounts his own interactions with Synge, illustrating the playwright's deep affection for the simplicity and drama of rural life. Through anecdotes and critical insight, Yeats captures Synge's legacy as a pivotal figure in the Irish Literary Revival, showcasing how his work transcended mere storytelling to evoke the larger essence of Irish identity and experience. (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/8557 50539 50539