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The Hour-Glass; Cathleen Ni Houlihan; The Pot Of Broth Being Volume Two Of Plays For An Irish Theatre

The Hour-Glass; Cathleen Ni Houlihan; The Pot Of Broth Being Volume Two Of Plays For An Irish Theatre

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ISBN10: 9354156193
ISBN13: 9789354156199
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 21 2020
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Three voices, one nation's soul. In The Hour-Glass; Cathleen Ni Houlihan; The Pot Of Broth, W. B. Yeats gathers three one-act plays that pulse with the heart of early 20th century Ireland. These works, shaped in collaboration with Lady Gregory and J. M. Synge, helped ignite a new era of Irish theatre-where folklore, myth, and the call for national identity took centre stage. Each play captures a different facet of Ireland's cultural history, from haunting allegory and sharp wit to the quiet heroism of everyday lives. Yeats's mastery shines through tales steeped in Irish folklore themes and the restless spirit of nationalism in drama. Theatre enthusiasts and literature students alike will find themselves drawn into a world where every word is weighted with meaning, and the boundaries between legend and reality blur. These plays are not only cornerstones of early 1900s Ireland but also enduring touchstones for anyone fascinated by the evolution of modern drama. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are discovering Yeats's play collection for the first time or returning as a devoted admirer, this book stands as more than a relic: it is a living testament to the enduring power of Irish theatre plays.

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