Riders To The Sea

Riders to the Sea is a one-act play written by Irish playwright John M. Synge. The play is set in the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland and follows the story of Maurya, an old Irish woman, and her family as they deal with the loss of their loved ones to the sea. The play is a tragedy, highlighting the harsh realities of life in rural Ireland in the early 20th century, where the sea was both a source of sustenance and a constant threat. The play explores themes of grief, loss, and the powerlessness of human beings in the face of nature. The language used in the play is rich and poetic, with a strong emphasis on the dialect and customs of the Aran Islands. Riders to the Sea is considered one of Synge's most powerful works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Irish literature.It is surely. There was a man in here a while ago -- the man sold us that knife -- and he said if you set off walking from the rocks beyond, it would be seven days you'd be in Donegal.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.