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Sean O'Casey was an Irish playwright born on March 30, 1880. He is known for his significant contributions to Irish theater, particularly for his plays that depict the struggles of the working class. O'Casey's most famous works include The Shadow of a Gunman and Juno and the Paycock. His writing often addressed social issues and the impact of the Irish War of Independence. Sean O'Casey's legacy continues to influence theater and literature, and he is remembered as one of Ireland's greatest playwrights.

"I have found life an enjoyable, enchanting, active, and sometime terrifying experience, and I've enjoyed it completely. A lament in one ear, maybe, but always a song in the other."


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