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Behind the Green Curtains

play by O’Casey
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"Behind the Green Curtains" is a satirical play by Sean O'Casey, published in 1961. It critiques the perceived puritanism and restrictive social attitudes in Ireland. The play uses symbolism and expressionism, marking a departure from O'Casey's earlier realistic dramas that focused on the struggles of Dublin's working class during times of war and revolution, such as "The Shadow of a Gunman" and "Juno and the Paycock". Unlike his earlier works, "Behind the Green Curtains" is less focused on characterization and more on conveying O'Casey's disillusionment with societal norms.12

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