Juno And The Paycock by Sean O'Casey
A Tragedy in Three Acts
The play is a tragicomedy set in the slums of Dublin during the Irish Civil War, focusing on the Boyle family. The father, known as "Captain" Jack Boyle, is a loquacious, self-deluded man who spends his time drinking and avoiding work, while his long-suffering wife, Juno, tries to maintain the household. Their lives are upended when they receive news of an unexpected inheritance, leading to false hopes and reckless spending. As the family's fortunes rise and fall amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and personal betrayals, the play explores themes of poverty, pride, and the illusion of escape from the hardships of working-class life.
The 1778th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1924
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 60
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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