Four Irish Rebel Plays

The collection features plays by renowned Irish nationalists, showcasing their efforts to rally support for the nationalist cause before the 1916 uprising. Each playwright—MacDonagh, Pearse, MacSwiney, and Connolly—used their works to engage different factions of Irish society, from Dublin's populace to Cork's Redmondite nationalists. The introduction delves into the political and military implications of these plays, highlighting their impact on the Irish revolution from 1916 to 1921 and the theatrical influences that shaped the rebels' messages.