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Plays in Prose and Verse: Written for an Irish Theatre, and Generally With the Help of a Friend
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025912189
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 478
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The volume showcases Yeats's versatility as a playwright, featuring works composed in both lyrical verse and evocative prose. Many of these pieces were developed through close collaboration with his contemporaries-most notably Lady Gregory-to refine their theatricality for the Abbey Theatre. Within these pages, readers will find a blend of folk tradition, mystical symbolism, and political resonance. From the heroic legends of the Cuchulain cycle to hauntingly symbolic dramas, the plays explore themes of sacrifice, nationalism, and the eternal struggle between the material and spiritual worlds. This collection serves as an essential record of the development of modern Irish drama and highlights Yeats's unique ability to merge poetic intensity with the demands of the stage.
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