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General Introduction The Life of Synge Chronology of Synge’s Life and Works The Background to the Irish Literary Renaissance His Language A Brief Survey of His Works The Aran Islands Synge as a Nature Mystic Synge as a Dramatist Opinions of Famous Critics on Synge as a Dramatist Special Introduction The Title Sources, First Draft and Revisions Stormy Reception The Atmosphere of the Play Plot Structure Major Themes of the Play Text with Paraphrase (Act I, II, III) Act-wise Summary of the Play Character Sketches Critical Opinions on the Playboy Notes Explanations of Important Passages Questions and Answers