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By the Bog of Cats

Marina Carr
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By the Bog of Cats

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2002

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Marina Carr

By the Bog of Cats

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

63

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Irish Literature
Setting

Irish Midlands • Late 20th century

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

By the Bog of Cats by Marina Carr is a play that follows the life of Hester Swane, a woman with a deep connection to the boglands of rural Ireland. It explores themes of identity, motherhood, and betrayal as Hester confronts personal and societal challenges, reflecting on her past and present while grappling with a sense of belonging.

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,228 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

By the Bog of Cats is praised for its lyrical language and haunting atmosphere, drawing on Irish myths to explore themes of abandonment and destiny. Critics commend its emotional depth and complex characters, notably Hester Swane. Some find its bleak tone overwhelming, while others argue that its tragic elements enhance its resonance and impact.

Who should read this

Who Should Read By the Bog of Cats?

A reader who enjoys dark, character-driven dramas with themes of family, betrayal, and revenge, similar to Greek tragedies, would appreciate Marina Carr's By the Bog of Cats. Fans of Euripides' Medea or Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire may find it particularly compelling.

4.2

1,228 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

63

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Irish Literature
Setting

Irish Midlands • Late 20th century

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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