Publisher's Synopsis
The Shadow of the Glen and Riders to the Sea is a collection of two one-act plays written by John Millington Synge and first published in 1907. The plays are set in the rural countryside of Ireland and explore themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life. The Shadow of the Glen tells the story of a young woman named Nora who is trapped in a loveless marriage to an old farmer. When a stranger arrives at their home, Nora is tempted to run away with him and start a new life. However, her plans are thwarted by her husband's unexpected return.Riders to the Sea is a tragic play about a family living on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland. The play follows the mother, Maurya, as she mourns the loss of her husband and two sons who have been lost at sea. When her last remaining son decides to go out to sea, Maurya is left to face the possibility of losing him as well.Both plays are known for their poetic language and vivid depictions of Irish life. They are considered to be among Synge's most important works and have been widely studied and performed in the decades since their publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
