The Playboy of the Western World: A Comedy in Three Acts

Author: Synge, J. M. (John Millington)

Synopsis:

In a small village on the west coast of Ireland, a young man arrives claiming to have killed his own father. This shocking confession quickly turns him into a local hero, attracting the attention of the townspeople, especially the women. As his story unfolds, the line between truth and fiction becomes blurred, leading to unexpected consequences and a dramatic climax that challenges the villagers' perceptions of morality and heroism.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Satire

Themes: Identity, Heroism, Morality, Gender Roles

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