Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel is a poignant and evocative play set in rural Ireland during the summer of 1936. It explores the lives of the five Mundy sisters, capturing their struggles, desires, and the constraints imposed by social and economic pressures of the time. Through lyrical dialogue and rich symbolism, Friel delves into themes of memory, change, and the intersection of tradition and modernity. The play’s title refers to the ancient Celtic festival of Lughnasa, which underscores the themes of renewal and the passage of time, while the characters’ personal stories reveal deeper insights into family dynamics and the human experience. Dancing at Lughnasa remains a powerful exploration of identity and loss within a changing Ireland.
Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel is a poignant and evocative play set in rural Ireland during the summer of 1936. It explores the lives of the five Mundy sisters, capturing their struggles, desires, and the constraints imposed by social and economic pressures of the time. Through lyrical dialogue and rich symbolism, Friel delves into themes of memory, change, and the intersection of tradition and modernity. The play’s title refers to the ancient Celtic festival of Lughnasa, which underscores the themes of renewal and the passage of time, while the characters’ personal stories reveal deeper insights into family dynamics and the human experience. Dancing at Lughnasa remains a powerful exploration of identity and loss within a changing Ireland.
Faber and Faber, 1990 very good condition, apart from slightest foxing this copy is nearest to new with no internal /external markings
