Riders to the Sea - Softcover

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Set on the rugged Aran Islands off the coast of Ireland, Riders to the Sea tells the haunting story of a mother’s unrelenting grief and enduring strength in the face of relentless tragedy. Maurya, a weathered matriarch, has lost her husband and five sons to the merciless sea. As the play opens, her last remaining son, Bartley, prepares to embark on a journey across the same treacherous waters. Despite ominous warnings and her own foreboding visions, she can do nothing to deter him. In this raw and poetic one-act drama, Synge captures the harsh beauty of rural life and the unbreakable bond between humanity and nature’s uncontrollable forces. With its stark realism and lyrical language, Riders to the Sea is a timeless meditation on loss, fate, and resilience, revealing the depths of human endurance in the face of destiny. A masterpiece of Irish drama, it offers a poignant and unforgettable glimpse into the soul of a people shaped by the power of the sea.

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