The Aran Islands
About this book
"In the late 1890s, John M. Synge, in his middle twenties and unsure of his vocations made his way to Paris intending to study French literature and become a literary critic. There he met William Butler Yeats. The eminent poet advised Synge to drop his involvements with fin de siecle French authors, return to Ireland, and describe a society with which he had some natural connection. Yeats recommended that Synge visit the Aran Islands, primitive and absolutely authentic places about which little had yet been written."--BOOK JACKET. "Synge first traveled to the Aran Islands in 1898. His six-week trip proved to be a wonderfully fruitful and decisive experience. He then went back for part of each summer until 1902. The book that he wrote - and that he called his "first serious piece of work" - was published in 1907. What he learned from his visits to the Aran Islands led directly to the great plays for which he is chiefly remembered."--BOOK JACKET.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 1144 readers · 112 pages · ≈ 2 h 04 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Aran Islands?
About ≈ 2 h 04 m — 112 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Aran Islands?
112 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Aran Islands?
It sits on the Essays, Travel, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is The Aran Islands in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Aran Islands?
The main characters include J. M. Synge (1871-1909).
Where does The Aran Islands take place?
It is set in Aran Islands (Ireland), Aran Islands, Ireland during 19th century.
Who wrote The Aran Islands?
J. M. Synge.
Where can I read The Aran Islands online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library