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Plays in Prose and Verse
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025913124
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 474
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plays in Prose and Verse is a significant collection of dramatic works by the Nobel Prize-winning author and central figure of the Irish Literary Revival, William Butler Yeats. This volume showcases Yeats's profound versatility as a playwright, bringing together works that bridge the gap between spoken word and lyrical poetry. The collection includes influential plays such as Cathleen ni Houlihan, The Pot of Broth, The Hour-Glass, and The Shadowy Waters, many of which were central to the repertoire of the Abbey Theatre.
Yeats's plays are deeply rooted in Irish folklore, occultism, and nationalist sentiment, blending mythical themes with the rhythmic beauty of Irish speech. From heroic legends to mystical symbolic dramas, these works represent the evolution of modern Irish theatre. By incorporating both prose and verse, Yeats sought to restore the spiritual and aesthetic power of the stage, moving away from the realism of his contemporaries. Plays in Prose and Verse serves as an essential companion for students of modern drama, Irish literature, and the lyrical mastery of one of the twentieth century's greatest poets.
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