In the Shadow of the Glen

In J. M. Synge's incisive play, "In the Shadow of the Glen," the stark realities of rural Irish life are narrated through the lens of satire and rich lyrical dialogue. Set in a remote Irish cottage, the play unfolds the story of a widow, a traveling man, and the disillusionment faced by ordinary folk under the pall of social constraints. Synge employs a blend of naturalistic dialogue infused with ...