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By: Hugh Leonard
Publisher: Penguin
Published: April 1981
Pages: 250
Categories: Play
Language: English
Available as: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780140481617

Three of Hugh Leonard's most successful plays including Da: "Da" is a poignant and humorous memory play by Irish playwright Hugh Leonard, centering around the character Charlie Tynan, who returns to his childhood home to settle affairs following the death of his adoptive father, referred to simply as "Da." Set against the backdrop of Charlie's reflections, the play explores themes of memory, identity, and familial relationships as Charlie navigates his past and the complexities of his upbringing. The character of Da embodies the traits of a humble, working-class man, whose simple yet colorful speech contrasts sharply with Charlie's more sophisticated London life. Through a series of flashbacks and interactions with both living and memory characters, including a younger version of Charlie and Da’s ghost, the narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, allowing audiences to witness the evolution of Charlie's thoughts and feelings about his father and their shared history. The play touches on issues of class, adoption, and the lingering effects of childhood experiences, all delivered with Leonard's signature warmth and wit.

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