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Irish Folk History Plays: Grania, Kincora And Devorgilla

Irish Folk History Plays: Grania, Kincora And Devorgilla

Lady Gregory

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1162596236
ISBN13: 9781162596235
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.45 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Irish Folk History Plays: Grania, Kincora And Devorgilla is a collection of three plays written by Lady Gregory, an Irish playwright and folklorist. The plays are based on Irish folklore and history, and each tells the story of a different legendary figure from Ireland's past.The first play, Grania, is based on the story of Gr�����inne Mhaol, a 16th-century Irish chieftain who led a rebellion against English rule. The play explores Grania's struggle to maintain her independence and protect her people from the English invaders.The second play, Kincora, tells the story of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland who united the country and defeated the Vikings in the Battle of Clontarf. The play explores the political and personal struggles of Brian Boru as he tries to hold his kingdom together and protect it from external threats.The third play, Devorgilla, is based on the story of Diarmuid and Gr�����inne, a tragic love story from Irish mythology. The play focuses on Devorgilla, the woman who persuades Diarmuid to elope with her and start a new life together, and the consequences of their actions.Overall, Irish Folk History Plays: Grania, Kincora And Devorgilla is a fascinating exploration of Irish folklore and history, told through the medium of drama. Lady Gregory's plays are rich in detail and character, and offer a unique insight into Ireland's past and its cultural heritage.1912. This work is the First Series. It contains the three Irish tragedies entitled: Grania, Kincora and Dervorgilla.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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