Project Gutenberg 1998-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 203 Synge, J. M. (John Millington) 1871 1909 Synge, Edmund John Millington Synge, John Millington Synge, John M. The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well_of_the_Saints Produced by Judy Boss, and David Widger "The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts" by J. M. Synge is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically during the Irish Literary Revival, which flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This comedic play explores themes of perception, beauty, and the human condition, centered around the experiences of two blind beggars who, after receiving the gift of sight, confront the painful truths of their lives and the stark reality of their appearances. The work is characterized by Synge's trademark wit and lyricism, blending humor with poignant social commentary. The storyline revolves around Martin and Mary Doul, a blind couple, living a life of contentment despite their lack of sight. When they are miraculously given the ability to see by a wandering Saint, their newfound vision leads them to harsh realizations about themselves and each other. Although they had previously found joy in their blindness and the routine of their lives, the revelation of their true appearances shifts their relationship and self-perception. Martin, excited by the sights around him, becomes increasingly frustrated with Mary, leading to a painful conflict between them. Ultimately, their journey illustrates the complexities of beauty, perception, and societal expectations, raising questions about the value of sight and the nature of true happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ireland -- Drama PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 121162 2025-07-01T08:47:12.263775 text/html 122259 2019-11-10T08:04:16 text/html; charset=us-ascii 138664 2025-07-01T08:47:14.795753 application/epub+zip 137442 2025-07-01T08:47:12.725787 application/epub+zip 102028 2025-07-01T08:47:12.473778 application/epub+zip 190057 2025-07-01T08:47:16.421756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174669 2025-07-01T08:47:14.564806 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139303 2022-09-01T10:03:28.903720 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106349 2025-07-01T08:47:12.004785 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106367 2020-06-21T05:29:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16200 2025-07-01T08:47:16.544729 application/rdf+xml 13663 2025-07-01T08:47:12.553775 image/jpeg 1957 2025-07-01T08:47:12.513766 image/jpeg 314167 2025-07-01T08:47:12.276797 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia