Keane, John B.
Sive
- ISBN 13:
- 9781856356510
- author:
- Keane, John B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mercier Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Sive A Play in Two Acts by John B. Keane is a powerful and poignant drama that explores the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations in 1950s Ireland. Against the backdrop of poverty and hardship, a young orphan named Sive finds herself torn between her duty to her uncle and his bitter wife, and her own desires for love and happiness. In this gripping play, Sive must navigate the harsh realities of her world, where the choices available to her are limited and the consequences are severe. With its unflinching portrayal of rural life and its exploration of the human condition, Sive is a thought-provoking and deeply moving work that continues to resonate with audiences today. First performed in 1959, Sive has become an established part of Ireland's theatrical canon, and its themes of love, family, and social constraint remain as relevant now as they were when the play was first written.