num_pages: 1
description: Soulmate of James Joyce, J.M. Synge (1871 - 1909) is famous as the author of Playboy of the Western World, which provoked riots at its Dublin premiere in 1907. But the man himself, his peculiar religious background, and little-investigated death, have, until now, remained in the shadows. W.J. McCormack here recreates the complex religious and social environment in which Synge refined his talents as a writer. Placing Synge's life firmly in the context of the cultural revolution unfolding in Europe, this fresh and lively account will stand as the authoritative biography of this great writer.
language: English
title: Fool of the Family: A Life of J.M. Synge
titlecomplete: Fool of the Family: A Life of J.M. Synge
characters: J.M. Synge
genres: Biography
ratings_count: 5
places: Ireland
publisher: NYU Press