Within The Gates; A Play of Four Scenes in a London Park
"Within the Gates" is a play written by Sean O'Casey, first performed in 1934. It's set in Dublin during the 1913 Dublin Lockout, a significant labor dispute between workers and employers. The play revolves around various characters affected by the social and economic tensions of the time.
The plot primarily follows the struggles of the Working Man and the Working Woman, symbolic characters representing the laborers' plight. The Working Man seeks employment amid the strike, while the Working Woman deals with the hardships of poverty and the threat of eviction. Their stories intertwine with those of other characters, including a Clerk, a Fat Woman, and a Priest, each representing different aspects of society.
"Within the Gates" explores themes of class conflict, poverty, religion, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It offers a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by ordinary people during a turbulent period in Irish history, while also providing insight into O'Casey's socialist and anti-authoritarian beliefs.
"Within the Gates" is a play written by Sean O'Casey, first performed in 1934. It's set in Dublin during the 1913 Dublin Lockout, a significant labor dispute between workers and employers. The play revolves around various characters affected by the social and economic tensions of the time.
The plot primarily follows the struggles of the Working Man and the Working Woman, symbolic characters representing the laborers' plight. The Working Man seeks employment amid the strike, while the Working Woman deals with the hardships of poverty and the threat of eviction. Their stories intertwine with those of other characters, including a Clerk, a Fat Woman, and a Priest, each representing different aspects of society.
"Within the Gates" explores themes of class conflict, poverty, religion, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It offers a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by ordinary people during a turbulent period in Irish history, while also providing insight into O'Casey's socialist and anti-authoritarian beliefs.
"Within the Gates" is a play written by Sean O'Casey, first performed in 1934. It's set in Dublin during the 1913 Dublin Lockout, a significant labor dispute between workers and employers. The play revolves around various characters affected by the social and economic tensions of the time.
The plot primarily follows the struggles of the Working Man and the Working Woman, symbolic characters representing the laborers' plight. The Working Man seeks employment amid the strike, while the Working Woman deals with the hardships of poverty and the threat of eviction. Their stories intertwine with those of other characters, including a Clerk, a Fat Woman, and a Priest, each representing different aspects of society.
"Within the Gates" explores themes of class conflict, poverty, religion, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It offers a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by ordinary people during a turbulent period in Irish history, while also providing insight into O'Casey's socialist and anti-authoritarian beliefs.
Author: Sean O'Casey
In House Collection: 1 of 1
Condition: VG
Condition Additional Notes: Has name from the previous owner written on the front page
Book Cover Material: Hardback
Publisher: New York, The Macmillan Company
Publication Date: 1934
Age: 1934
Edition: —
Language: English
