Irish Plays and Playwrights (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430474869)

Irish Plays and Playwrights is a comprehensive collection of plays and playwrights from Ireland, written by Cornelius Weygandt. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the early days of Irish theatre to contemporary plays and playwrights. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different period in Irish theatre history. The first section covers the early days of Irish theatre, including the works of Dion Boucicault and Lady Gregory. The second section covers the Irish Literary Theatre and the works of W.B. Yeats, J.M. Synge, and Sean O'Casey. The third section covers the Abbey Theatre and the works of Brian Friel, Conor McPherson, and Marina Carr, among others. The book also includes an introduction by Weygandt, providing context and background information on Irish theatre. Overall, Irish Plays and Playwrights is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish theatre and its history.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.

Author: Cornelius Weygandt
ISBN-10: 1430474866
ISBN-13: 9781430474869
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 348
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d