The Tinker's Wedding, J. M. Synge — 1st Edition

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The Tinker's Wedding, J. M. Synge — 1st Edition

Name: The Tinker's Wedding, J. M. Synge — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5587
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Publication: Dublin, Maunsel and Co., Ltd., 1907

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 50.

Condition Report Very Good. The original quarter tan cloth over reddish-brown cloth boards remains tight, robust, and structurally sound. The boards are pleasingly clean with sharp, unbumped corners and minimal shelf-wear to the extremities. The spine, while exhibiting some mild darkening and minor rubbing to the ends typical of this light cloth, retains clear and legible lettering. Internally, the book is remarkably well-preserved; aside from the expected tanning and offset to the endpapers from the original binding materials, the textblock is crisp, bright, and completely free from foxing or markings. The uncut deckled edges present beautifully, completing a highly presentable and authentic copy.

Catalogue Note This is the true first edition of J. M. Synge's two-act comedy, The Tinker's Wedding. Originally conceived alongside his earlier masterpieces Riders to the Sea and In the Shadow of the Glen, Synge extensively rewrote the play before its eventual publication, a detail he acknowledges in the author's note. Notably, this play provoked significant controversy upon release; its perceived anti-clericalism and controversial depiction of a priest ensured it was never performed at the Abbey Theatre during Synge's lifetime.

Bound in the publisher's original quarter cloth over boards, copies in such tight, unmodified condition are increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly without the heavy handling wear often associated with early Abbey Theatre-affiliated publications. This copy presents a remarkably clean and authentic example for the collector of Irish Literary Revival material.

Set in the atmospheric world of Edwardian Ireland, The Tinker's Wedding is a vibrant, darkly comic two-act play by the renowned Irish dramatist J. M. Synge. The narrative follows a pair of travelling tinkers, Michael Byrne and Sarah Casey, who resolve to legitimise their union with a church wedding, much to the dismay of Michael's riotous, hard-drinking mother, Mary. When the couple attempt to barter a locally made tin can to the village priest in lieu of the traditional wedding fee, cultural clashes and comedic chaos ensue. Written with Synge's signature ear for the poetic rhythms of Irish vernacular, the play remains a biting and hilarious exploration of convention, religion, and the travelling life.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: J. M. Synge

Book Publisher: Maunsel and Co., Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Humour Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 50

Book Publication Year: 1907

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Dublin, Ireland

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