Synge, J.M. (John Millington), 1871-1909

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Dates:
Birth 1871-04-16
Death 1909-03-24
Irish (Republic of Ireland),
English,

Biographical notes:

John Millington Synge was an Irish playwright, poet, and essayist.

From the description of John Millington Synge collection of papers, 1898-1929. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122626264

From the guide to the John Millington Synge collection of papers, 1898-1929, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

Irish playwright and author.

From the description of J.M. Synge collection, 1904-1905. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 50316566

Irish writer (Edmund) John Millington Synge (1871–1909) is best remembered for his plays, some of which were shown at the Abbey Theatre. W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory considered Synge the premier dramatist during the Irish Literary Renaissance.

"Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871–1909." Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed April 5, 2007).

From the guide to the John Millington Synge letter to Fay, undated, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Authors, Irish
  • Dramatists, Irish
  • Dramatists, Irish
  • Prompt-book

Occupations:

  • Playwrights

Places:

  • Ireland--Dublin (as recorded)

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