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In the middle classes the gifted son of a family is always the poorest—usually a writer or artist with no sense for speculation—and in a family of pe… - John Millington Synge
" "In the middle classes the gifted son of a family is always the poorest—usually a writer or artist with no sense for speculation—and in a family of peasants, where the average comfort is just over penury, the gifted son sinks also, and is soon a tramp on the roadside.
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About John Millington Synge
John Millington Synge (April 16, 1871 – March 24, 1909) was an Irish dramatist, poet, prose writer, and collector of folklore. He was a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival and was one of the cofounders of the Abbey Theatre. He is best known for the play The Playboy of the Western World, which caused riots in Dublin during its opening run at the Abbey.
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J. M. Synge
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Edmund John Millington Synge
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John M. Synge
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