The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen (eBook, ePUB) - Boucicault, Dion; Griffin, Gerald
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"The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen" by Dion Boucicault, Gerald Griffin. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

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"The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen" by Dion Boucicault, Gerald Griffin. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Autorenporträt
Dion Boucicault (1820-1890) was a playwright and actor, renowned for his flair within the world of 19th-century theater. Boasting Irish ancestry, Boucicault left an indelible mark on both the American and English stage with his adept fusion of melodrama, satire, and with a penchant for dramatizing social issues of his era. His magnum opus, 'The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen,' is a shining example of his talent for weaving evocative narratives centered upon Irish themes and characters. This play is among the most notable early works that showcased his unique literary style—a blend of romantic and local color, juxtaposed with a keen eye for suspense and emotional engagement. Boucicault's legacy includes over 150 plays, with 'The Octoroon' and 'The Shaughraun' credited as his other significant contributions to the theater. His works often featured innovative staging techniques and explored pressing societal themes, such as race and class, that were pivotal in shaping theatrical performance into a platform for social commentary. Boucicault's career spanned over fifty years, a testament to his imposing presence in the cultural landscape of the time, leaving behind a legacy that would influence playwrights for generations to follow.