The Playboy of the Western World
, by Synge, J. M.- ISBN: 9781605974965 | 160597496X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/30/2008
J. M. Synge (1871 - 1909) was an Irish poet and playwright. He participated in the founding of the Abbey Theatre. The Playboy of the Western World had a turbulent opening at the Abbey Theatre, when it caused riots because of its subject matter. "Playboy of the Western World" is a comedic play. A young man seeks refuge in an Irish village after the gruesome murder of his father. . He is accepted by the villagers and becomes a favorite with the women. Suddenly his father appears and things take a sudden turn for our hero.