Tinker's Wedding: A Comedy In Two Acts (1911)

The Tinker's Wedding is a comedic play in two acts written by John Millington Synge and first performed in 1908. The play follows the story of Michael Byrne, a tinker who falls in love with Sarah Casey, a young woman from a wealthy family. Despite their differences in social status, the two decide to get married and must navigate the challenges that come with their unconventional union.The play is set in rural Ireland and explores themes of class, tradition, and love. It features a cast of colorful characters, including Michael's fellow tinkers and Sarah's disapproving family members. The play is known for its witty dialogue, lively humor, and satirical commentary on Irish society.Although it was initially met with controversy and censorship due to its portrayal of working-class characters and its frank depiction of sexuality, The Tinker's Wedding has since become a beloved classic of Irish literature and theater. It is often performed alongside Synge's other famous works, such as The Playboy of the Western World and Riders to the Sea.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.