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The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin

The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin

Byrne, Dawson

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Entertainment & Performing ArtsHistorical FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163214671
ISBN13: 9781163214671
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin by Dawson Byrne is a comprehensive account of the history and development of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The book covers the founding of the theatre in 1904 by W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, and other important figures in Irish cultural history, and traces its evolution through the twentieth century and beyond.Byrne provides detailed analysis of the productions staged at the Abbey, including the plays of Yeats, Synge, and O'Casey, as well as the work of contemporary playwrights such as Brian Friel and Conor McPherson. He also examines the social and political context in which the theatre operated, including the role of the Abbey in the struggle for Irish independence.Throughout the book, Byrne draws on a wealth of archival material, including letters, diaries, and other documents, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of the Abbey and its place in Irish cultural life. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, many of which have never been published before.Overall, The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin is an essential resource for anyone interested in Irish theatre, history, and culture, and offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most important cultural institutions in Ireland's history.1929. Contents: Irish Drama in Quest of a Home; The Theatre Royal Opera House; The Abbey Opens; The Abbey Players on Tour and at Home; The Playboy of the Western World; From the Parting of the Fays to the Death of Synge; John Millington Synge-A Review; Forward!; The Abbey Players������� First Visit to America; Winning Their Way; The St. John Ervine Episode at the Abbey; Changes of Management; Sensations and Successes; Sean O�������Casey; An Ancient and Some Moderns; The Year 1928; and Keeping in Touch with the Original Irish Players.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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