Duty, and Other Irish Comedies

Duty, and Other Irish Comedies, published in 1916 by Seumas O'Brien, is a collection of one-act plays that humorously depict various facets of early 20th-century Irish life. The titular play, 'Duty,' unfolds in a rural public house where characters discuss local law enforcement and social challenges, revealing tensions between the townsfolk and police. O'Brien's work is notable for its satirical examination of societal norms and personal freedoms, reflecting the complexities of Irish culture during this period.