Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy is set during three major moments in the Irish Revolutionary Period: The Plough and the Stars during The Easter Rising of 1916, The Shadow of a Gunman during The Irish War of Independence (1919-1921), and Juno and the … [Read more...] about A Brief History of the Irish Revolutionary Period
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Glossary: The Plough and the Stars
When Sean O’Casey wrote The Plough and the Stars 97 years ago, he included a few references that would have been well-known to audiences of the time but are less familiar to contemporary viewers. Here’s some information to keep you in the … [Read more...] about Glossary: The Plough and the Stars
Glossary: The Shadow of a Gunman
When Sean O’Casey wrote The Shadow of a Gunman 98 years ago, he included a few references that would have been well-known to audiences of the time but are less familiar to contemporary viewers. Here’s some information to keep you in the know: The … [Read more...] about Glossary: The Shadow of a Gunman