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EAN13
9791041995301
Éditeur
CULTUREA
Date de publication
31 mars 2024
Nombre de pages
42
Dimensions
22 x 17 x 0,3 cm
Poids
84 g
Langue
eng

The Well Of The Saints

J. M. Synge

CULTUREA

Prix public : 12,00 €

"The Well of the Saints" by J. M. Synge is a compelling play that explores themes of perception, illusion, and the search for truth. Set in rural Ireland, the play follows the lives of Martin and Mary Doul, a blind old couple who have lived their entire lives in darkness, unaware of their physical appearance. When a wandering saint miraculously restores Martin and Mary's sight, they are initially overjoyed at the prospect of seeing the world for the first time. However, as they begin to encounter the harsh realities of life and witness the ugliness and cruelty of human behavior, they become disillusioned and long to return to their former state of blindness. Central to the play is the contrast between appearance and reality, as well as the idea that ignorance can sometimes be bliss. Through the characters of Martin and Mary, Synge explores the limitations of human perception and the complexity of human nature, raising questions about the nature of truth and the value of illusion.
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