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The Land Of Heart's Desire

The Land Of Heart's Desire

Yeats, William Butler

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General PoetryPlays

ISBN10: 1419168533
ISBN13: 9781419168536
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
The Land of Heart's Desire is a play written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play follows the story of a young woman named Maire who is torn between her desire for a simple life with her husband and her fascination with the fairy world. When the fairy king, Aengus, appears to her, Maire is tempted to leave her husband and join him in the magical land of the fairies. However, as the play unfolds, Maire realizes that the fairy world is not as perfect as she had imagined and that true happiness lies in the love and companionship of her husband. The play is a classic example of Yeats' interest in Irish mythology and folklore, and it explores themes of love, desire, and the search for happiness. The language is poetic and lyrical, with vivid descriptions of the Irish landscape and the magical world of the fairies. It is a short play, but it is rich in symbolism and meaning, making it a popular choice for students of literature and drama. Overall, The Land of Heart's Desire is a beautiful and thought-provoking work that captures the essence of Yeats' unique vision of Ireland and its mythology.MAURTEEN. And maybe it is natural upon May Eve To dream of the good people. But tell me, girl, If you've the branch of blessed quicken wood That women hang upon the post of the door That they may send good luck into the house? Remember they may steal new-married brides After the fall of twilight on May Eve, Or what old women mutter at the fire Is but a pack of lies.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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