John Millington Synge

Irish playwright, poet, prose writer, and collector of folklore (1871-1909).

Born April 16th, 1871 in Rathfarnham. [ref]

Died March 24th, 1909 at 37 years old in Dublin (lymphoma). [ref]

Occupations
librettist, playwright, poet, writer

What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved