Three Dublin Plays: The Shadow of a Gunman, Juno and the Paycock, & The Plough and the Stars

What sets O'casey apart from his contemporaries is his abilty to utilize common people and their experiences to capture the tenor of the times. Without making his plays overtly about politics he is the most political of playwrights from his era. A remarkable gift for allowing his audience to see larger truths through the lives of ordinary Dubliners just looking to get by.These 3 selections are all great representations of an immense talent.

I chose to read this book because of a critical essay I am currently writing on Sean O'Casey. The plays in this book are in my opinon some of his greatest. Anyone who is wanting to learn about Ireland during this time should really read these. Even though he was a Protestant, he lived the life as well as wrote about the life of a Catholic patriot.Erin Go Brach

I enjoyed the history and the politics of Ireland during this era.

This is the second reading and just as enjoyable as the first which was many years ago. Highly recommended for early college students.

I got this for school, I needed it specifically for the Plough and the Stars, good stuff!

Three great plays from Ireland's greatlest playwright. A must for any theater fan

Classic

Darkly funny stuff. As someone once wrote, O'Casey's language has salt.

My daughter for school

Exactly what i need for my english GCSE. The condition is ok...

Well done

came in immaculate condition

very good