Duty, and Other Irish Comedies

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Brien, Seumas, 1880-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Duty and Other Irish Comedies" by Seumas O'Brien is a collection of comedic plays written in the early 20th century. This anthology features one-act comedies that explore various aspects of Irish life and society, focusing on the interactions between unique characters, particularly highlighting themes of law enforcement, duty, and social challenges in a rural setting. The beginning of "Duty" introduces us to a back kitchen in a rural Irish public house, where characters Micus Goggin and Padna Sweeney enjoy a pint of porter while discussing the oppressive nature of local police regulations. As they lament over drunkenness and the unfairness of the law, Mrs. Cotter, the publican, expresses her concern about losing her license due to potential police visits. Their lighthearted banter is interrupted by the arrival of Head Constable Mulligan and Sergeant Dooley, revealing underlying tensions between law enforcement and the townsfolk. The humorous yet poignant exchanges set the stage for a comedic exploration of social order and personal freedoms, highlighting O'Brien's satirical reflection on the Irish societal structure during the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Duty

Jurisprudence

Magnanimity

Matchmakers

Retribution.

Credits:

Produced by Michelle Croyle, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01