About This Ebook

“Riders to the Sea” depicts Maurya, an elderly mother, who has lost several sons to the sea. When her last remaining son Michael disappears after going out to sea, and another son Bartley prepares to leave, she tries in vain to stop him. The play is filled with themes of fate and death, reflecting the powerlessness of humans against nature. Synge uses simple yet powerful language and symbolism to elevate personal tragedy to a universal human struggle, making this piece a cornerstone of the Irish Dramatic Revival.