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The Hour Glass, Cathleen Ni Houlihan, The Pot Of Broth: Being Plays For An Irish Theatre
by Yeats, William Butler
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The Hour Glass, Cathleen Ni Houlihan, The Pot of Broth: Being Plays for an Irish Theatre is a collection of three plays written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The Hour Glass is a morality play that explores the themes of life, death, and the passage of time. Cathleen Ni Houlihan is a one-act play that tells the story of an old woman who represents Ireland, calling on young men to fight for their country's freedom. The Pot of Broth is a comedic play that tells the story of a clever beggar who tricks a woman into giving him a meal. These plays were written during the Irish Literary Revival, a time of cultural and political resurgence in Ireland, and reflect Yeats' interest in Irish folklore, mythology, and history. They were specifically written for the Irish National Theatre Society, which Yeats co-founded, and were intended to promote a distinctly Irish theatrical tradition. Overall, The Hour Glass, Cathleen Ni Houlihan, The Pot of Broth: Being Plays for an Irish Theatre is a significant work in the canon of Irish literature and provides insight into the cultural and political climate of early 20th century Ireland.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.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Yeats, William Butler
- ISBN: 9781428604810
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.22
- Number Of Pages: 92
- Publication Year: 2006
Language:
English