The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature

Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy (1x28)

Air date: Oct 31, 2016

As one of the true geniuses of Irish drama, Sean O’Casey is a master of the tragicomedy, bringing Ireland’s working class to life. Here, you’ll study three of his plays from the 1920s and find out not only what makes him a great writer, but also how history shaped the drama he produced.