Louis MacNeice (1907-1963) is rightfully regarded as one of the foremost Irish poets of this century, but he was also a distinctive, gifted, and popular playwright. This unique selection of eight of MacNeice's best plays, most of which were written for BBC Radio, draws on the most authoritative texts to provide a much-needed reminder of the power of his dramatic writing. The volume includes The Dark Tower, They Met on Good Friday, The Mad Islands,...