Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #169539 in Books
• Published on: 1993-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Customer Reviews

Simpy Fantastic
This is an Irish classic and the work of this writer must not be forgotten. The language is delicious!

For me this is the work of an irish Dylan Thomas.

Itense depiction of rural life in Ireland makes good reading
In a tiny pub in rural Mayo, the peace of a tightly knit community is blown apart when a stranger stumbles in. He is young Christy Mahon and his story gets taller with each telling. The locals react to his story in unexpected ways. But it has its most powerful effect on the women of the community — in particular Pegeen Mike, the pub owner's fiery daughter.

This play caused great offence to many Irish people, as it seemed to be anti religion, making a satire of the Roman Catholic Church and its hold over Irish people. However the play makes good reading and watching as the harsh poverty of the characters’ lives contrasts with their need for gossip and desire for a hero. A skilfully written piece that both draws the audience in and captivates them.