St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine

St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
St. John Greer Ervine (1883–1971) was an Irish playwright, novelist, and critic known for his contribution to Irish drama and his association with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. He is best known for his plays "Mixed Marriage" (1911) and "Jane Clegg" (1913), which explore social and domestic issues. In addition to drama, Ervine wrote novels, including "Alice and a Family" (1929), and was a prominent critic, notably serving as a theater critic for "The Observer." His work is often noted for its realist portrayal of working-class life and its exploration of Irish identity.

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The Foolish Lovers

The Foolish Lovers

by: St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
THE FIRST CHAPTER I If you were to say to an Ulster man, "Who are the proudest people in Ireland?" he would first of all stare at you as if he had difficulty in believing that any intelligent person could ask a question with so obvious an answer, and then he would reply, "Why, the Ulster people, of course!" And if you were to say to a Ballyards man, "Who are the proudest people in... more...
Changing Winds A Novel

Changing Winds A Novel

by: St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
It would be absurd to say of Mr. Quinn that he was an ill-tempered man, but it would also be absurd to say that he was of a mild disposition. William Henry Matier, a talker by profession and a gardener in his leisure moments, summarised Mr. Quinn's character thus: "He'd ate the head off you, thon lad would, an' beg your pardon the minute after!" That, on the whole, was a just and... more...