The Drums of Father Ned

By Seán O'Casey

Book Overview

The Drums of Father Ned is a play written by Irish playwright Sean O'Casey. The story is set in Dublin during the Easter Rising of 1916, a pivotal moment in Irish history. The play revolves around the character of Father Ned, a Catholic priest who is torn between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for his country. As the rebellion unfolds, Father Ned's beliefs and loyalties are put to the test, and he must ultimately decide where his allegiances lie. The play explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and the struggle for independence, and is considered a classic of Irish literature. O'Casey's vivid portrayal of the events of the Easter Rising, combined with his sharp wit and poignant dialogue, make The Drums of Father Ned a powerful and moving work of drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258517930
• ISBN13: 9781258517939
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"