"New Comedies" by Lady Gregory is a compilation of comedic plays from the early 1900s that showcase the trials and tribulations of common folk and their relationships, often with a humorous twist. The initial play, "The Bogie Men," introduces Darby Melody and Taig O'Harragha, chimney sweeps caught in the middle of a discussion about their trade. The characters in the first act of "New Comedies" prepares the reader for a more complex story where the characters, Darby and Taig, are awaiting the arrival of their rich family members. Their conversation illustrates a funny mix of doubt and dreaming as they ponder old family comparisons and the issues of social standing. Their discussion shows different ways of thinking, with Taig wanting riches and fame while Darby carries the burden of humble expectations. The humor combined with social observation suggests key ideas about who we are and where we belong that are present through the entire collection as the two men prep for their meeting.
New Comedies
By Lady Gregory
Watch as chimney sweeps hilariously navigate social expectations and family tensions while awaiting visits from their wealthy relatives.
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About the AuthorIsabella Augusta, Lady Gregory was an Anglo-Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager. With William Butler Yeats and Edward Martyn, she co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, and wrote numerous short works for both companies. Lady Gregory produced a number of books of retellings of stories taken from Irish mythology. Born into a class that identified closely with British rule, she turned against it. Her conversion to cultural nationalism, as evidenced by her writings, was emblematic of many of the political struggles that occurred in Ireland during her lifetime.
Isabella Augusta, Lady Gregory was an Anglo-Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager. With William Butler Yeats and Edward Martyn, she co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, and wrote numerous short works for both companies. Lady Gregory produced a number of books of retellings of stories taken from Irish mythology. Born into a class that identified closely with British rule, she turned against it. Her conversion to cultural nationalism, as evidenced by her writings, was emblematic of many of the political struggles that occurred in Ireland during her lifetime.
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