The Playboy of the Western World is a satirical play set in a rural Irish village, telling the story of Christy Mahon, a young man who becomes a local hero after claiming he has killed his father. As the villagers embrace him, the narrative explores themes of heroism, identity, societal hypocrisy, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction, all laced with wit and humor.
Identity
Smalltown
Psychological
Hero
Satire
Rebellion
Crime
Revenge
Betrayal
Coming of Age
Love Triangle
Folklore
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1907
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS
4The Playboy Of The Western World
2A Comedy In Three Acts
5Act II
3Persons
6Act III
About the author
J. M. Synge
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