The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts by J. M. Synge
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"The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts" by J. M. Synge is a three-act play first performed in 1905. Set in a remote Irish mountain district centuries ago, it follows two blind beggars who believe themselves beautiful, deceived by their community's lies. When a wandering saint restores their sight with holy water, they discover devastating truths about themselves and each other. The play explores the conflict between illusion and
reality, questioning whether sight is truly a blessing or a curse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well_of_the_Saints |
| Credits | Produced by Judy Boss, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1241 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Jun 21, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 510 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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