Shadow of a Gunman
by Sean O'casey

Name: Shadow of a Gunman
Brand: Sean O'casey
SKU: 9780571195527
Rating: 4.15 (428 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and cultural significance of O'Casey's plays, highlighting his ability to weave humor and tragedy seamlessly. Many commend the authentic portrayal of working-class Dubliners and the dialect used, which adds to the realism of the narratives. However, a few find the heavy use of dialect challenging, making the reading experience difficult for some.

Authentic portrayal of working-class DublinersSeamless blend of humor and tragedyEmotional and culturally significantDialect can be difficult to read

Synopsis

Donald Davoren and Seamas Shields are roommates in a Dunblin tenement.

For no particular reason Donald is looked upon by the other residents of the tenement as a gunman in the service of the Irish Republican Party, but he is merely a dreaming poet who rather enjoys the mystery that has built up around him.

A Republican calls on the two and leaves with them a bag containing bombs.

The house is raided by the authorities and Minnie Powell, a friend, takes the bag to her room thinking they will not search her.

But the deed is discovered and Minnie, trying to resist arrest, is shot.(