Synge and the Ireland of His Time

By W B Yeats

"Synge and the Ireland of His Time" by W.B. Yeats is a thought-provoking exploration of the life and works of the renowned Irish playwright J.M. Synge. Yeats, a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival, offers insightful commentary on Synge's contributions to Irish drama and the societal context of early 20th-century Ireland. The book delves into Synge's groundbreaking plays, such as "The Playboy of the Western World," examining their impact on Irish culture and the controversy they stirred. Yeats reflects on Synge's unique ability to capture the essence of the Irish landscape and its people, portraying a nation in transition. This literary biography provides a nuanced understanding of Synge's legacy and the cultural milieu that shaped his artistic vision, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Irish literature and the cultural renaissance of the time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Interactive Media
• Release date: Feb 5, 2019
• ISBN: 9781787360167

W B Yeats

William Butler Yeats was born in 1865 in County Dublin. With his much-loved early poems such as 'The Stolen Child', and 'He Remembers Forgotten Beauty', he defined the Celtic Twilight mood of the late-Victorian period and led the Irish Literary Renaissance. Yet his style evolved constantly, and he is acknowledged as a major figure in literary modernism and twentieth-century European letters. T. S. Eliot described him as 'one of those few whose history is the history of their own time, who are part of the consciousness of an age which cannot be understood without them'. W. B. Yeats died in 1939.