Rare Books

These essays demonstrate the universal appeal of Synge's writings and his influence in the world. They explore not only his drama, poetry and prose, but also examine his life as man and artist.

This collection of 15 essays surveys the work of some of the major British and Irish dramatists since 1960. Included are four dramatists - Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Peter Shaffer and Peter Nichols - who began writing plays before 1960, and whose work has since continued to develop.

Contains the Irish playwright's A Fourth for Bridge, A Bride for the Unicorn, The Moon in the Yellow River, Nine Rivers from Jordan, The Go/den Cuckoo, and The Tain (a pageant).

In this highly acclaimed biography, Lesley Whiteside traces the events and influences which shaped George Otto Simms's life, from his boyhood in Co. Donegal, through his education and early ministry in Ireland to his years as Bishop of Cork, Archbishop of Dublin, and finally Archbishop of Armagh.