Dramata a próza
Nejvýznamnější z her irského dramatika pojednává o mladíkovi, který se chvástavě vychloubá, že zabil svého otce a sklízí obdiv svého okolí, zvláště žen. Jeho rychle vzrostlé sebevědomí je sice zchlazeno otcovým objevením, ale přece jen z příhody vychází obohacen zkušeností, že lidé se rádi obdivují lumpům - stačí k tomu silácké gesto, byť i vynášelo čin vylhaný a naprosto neobdivuhodný.
Irská komedie o lidech z divokého západního pobřeží Maya. Hrdinu Západu, Syngeovu nejlepší hru, charakterizují kontrasty, extrémy a zvraty. Ústředním konfliktem celé hry je rozpor mezi iluzí a realitou. Hlavní hrdina hry, Christy Mahon, je playboyem nanejvýš ve svých představách. Ve skutečnosti je to zakřiknutý a nezkušený mladík, jehož se despotický otec snaží oženit proti jeho vůli. Po hádce, která vypukne mezi ním a otcem, Christy v domění, že otce zabil, prchá. Ke svému překvapení se náhle stává hrdinou, zejména v očích místních dívek a žen, které v něm vidí "skutečného muže", který se dokázal vzepřít otcově tyranii. Po nečekaném příchodu raněného otce se však věci vracejí do starých kolejí. Cit pro absurditu situací a skvěle odposlouchaná plebejská mluva jsou, kromě zajímavě vykreslených charakterů, hlavní devizou této klasické irské hry, která díky nepříliš uctivému pojednání svérázných venkovanů vyvolala u vlastenecky naladěného publika vlnu odporu a na své premiéře v dublinském Abbey Theatre způsobila největší skandál v dějinách irského divadla. Autor hry John Millington Synge se řadí mezi velké irské autory XX. století, a ač ne tolik znám jako James Joyce či Samuel Beckett, je téhož rodu. Sarkastický humor a záliba v extrémních situacích zároveň poukazují na spřízněnost se současnou hvězdou irské a světové dramatiky Martinem McDonaghem.
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Collects all of Synge's published plays, including The Playboy of The Western World, along with his Poetry and Translations, and the prose works that detail his travels in The Aran Islands, In Wicklow, In Kerry and In Connemara.
A murderer becomes the toast of the village as his charm negates his crime. A young countess saves her tenants from starvation, but only by selling her soul to the Devil. The sleepy parish of Nyadnanave sees a vision of a cockerel that dares the inhabitants to break the shackles of Church and State. All these plays were met with moral outrage and rioting in their native Ireland.Yeats's 'The Countess Cathleen' (1892), J. M. Synge's 'The Playboy of the Western World' (1907) and O'Casey's 'Cock-a-doodle Dandy' (1949) emerged from a period of traumatic change for Ireland. While the plays bear witness to the immmense social upheavals of the turn of the twentieth century, they also represent a new age of Irish drama that rose from the turmoil, and their lessons ring true to this day.
Records the author's visits to the Aran Islands in 1898-1901, when he was gathering the folklore and anecdotes out of which he forged The Playboy of the Western World and his other major dramas.
"The Well of the Saints" by J. M. Synge is a compelling play that explores themes of perception, illusion, and the search for truth. Set in rural Ireland, the play follows the lives of Martin and Mary Doul, a blind old couple who have lived their entire lives in darkness, unaware of their physical appearance. When a wandering saint miraculously restores Martin and Mary's sight, they are initially overjoyed at the prospect of seeing the world for the first time. However, as they begin to encounter the harsh realities of life and witness the ugliness and cruelty of human behavior, they become disillusioned and long to return to their former state of blindness. Central to the play is the contrast between appearance and reality, as well as the idea that ignorance can sometimes be bliss. Through the characters of Martin and Mary, Synge explores the limitations of human perception and the complexity of human nature, raising questions about the nature of truth and the value of illusion.
The Tinker's Wedding is a significant classical work that has been preserved for future generations through modern reformatting and design. This edition features clear, readable text, as it is not a scanned copy of the original. The effort to republish this book highlights its enduring importance in human history, ensuring that its themes and narratives remain accessible to contemporary readers.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Edmund John Millington Synge was a pivotal figure in the Irish Literary Revival, known for his impactful plays and poetry. His most famous work, which sparked riots at its Dublin premiere, challenges societal norms through its portrayal of Irish peasants and controversial themes like parricide. Other notable plays include "In the Shadow of the Glen," "Riders to the Sea," "The Well of the Saints," and "The Tinker's Wedding." Synge's contributions reflect a deep engagement with folklore and the complexities of Irish identity.
Aus Verzweiflung hatte Christy seinen tyrannischen Vater geschlagen, war dann in panischer Angst geflohen, als der alte Mahon leblos liegenblieb. Nächtelang irrte er umher. Seine Geschichte, die er im Wirtshaus des Flaherty nur zögernd zum besten gibt, reizt die Vorstellungskraft der Dorfbewohner. Solch "mutiger" Mann war noch nie vorbeigekommen ... Ungekürzte und unbearbeitete Textausgabe in der Originalsprache, mit Übersetzungen schwieriger Wörter am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen.
Der junge Dichter John Synge entdeckt auf den Aran-Inseln vor Irland eine tiefe Verbindung zur Natur und den Glauben an das Übernatürliche. Inspiriert von der Sprache der Fischer und deren Lebensweise, schafft er einen einzigartigen Reisebericht, der Legenden, Geschichten und poetische Elemente verbindet.
