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“The Well of the Saints, ” a play by John Millington Synge, explores themes of perception, illusion, and the human desire for beauty. Set in rural Ireland, the story centers on an elderly blind couple, Martin and Mary Doul, who are known in their community for their radiant beauty, a perception they hold based on the affirmations of those around them. When a wandering saint restores their sight, they are confronted with a stark reality: they are not beautiful at all, leading to disillusionment and a rejection of the world's superficial values. Syngeâ€(TM)s poignant drama, written in his distinctive Hiberno-English dialect, delves into the complexities of human relationships and the subjective nature of beauty and happiness. “The Well of the Saints” remains a significant work of the Irish Literary Renaissance, showcasing Synge's talent for capturing the rhythms and spirit of Irish life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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