J M Synge The Passionate Playwright

About the Book

The book is an attempt at intensely evaluating the works of J.M Synge, the Irish Literary revivalist and experimental dramatist. The author Dr Vayala has meticulously appraised the entire dramatic and poetic content of Synge`s writings and marvels at his innovative stage craft. ( Please refer for more details to the author`s preface of the work)

About the Author

Dr. Vayala Vasudevan Pillai was born in south Kerala, India on 22nd April 1945. Dr Pillai worked as lecturer of English , Director of the School of Drama and as Director of the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts under different universities in his home state. He has written, directed and staged plays on national and international forums. Dr. Pillai traveled extensively to learn, teach and research on theatre. Won recognition and awards by Akademies and other such cultural bodies. His interest in JM Synge triggered this thesis at the end of exhaustive research on the great Irish Playwright. Married Valasala Eladath , now chairperson of Dr. Vayala Trust, formed to perpetuate his memory and works. Died on August 29, 2011, while still active as theatre teacher and dramatist.