Translations context

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The political backdrop of the performance
The Troubles
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In which city was it first performed?
Derry
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The theme Friel claimed to be the focus of the play
Language
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George Steiner's book that influenced Translations
After Babel
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Classical text by Homer referenced in the play
The Illiad
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When was the play set?
1833
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Secret schools aiming to preserve Irish Catholic culture
Hedge Schools
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Caused by potato blight, 1845-52
The Great Famine
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English Free Schools
National Schools
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Mapping project featured in the play (most of which is inaccurately presented)
OS Survey
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Card 2

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In which city was it first performed?

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Derry

Card 3

Front

The theme Friel claimed to be the focus of the play

Back

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Card 4

Front

George Steiner's book that influenced Translations

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Classical text by Homer referenced in the play

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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