| Author |
Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 |
| Title |
The Land of Heart's Desire
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| Note |
Little Blue Book No. 335
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"The Land of Heart's Desire" by W. B. Yeats is a play written in the early 20th century. This work is set in the Barony of Kilmacowen in County Sligo during the late 18th century and delves into themes of desire, the allure of the faery realm, and the tension between earthly responsibilities and enchanting dreams. The play captures the struggles of its characters as they navigate their desires for a more captivating life amid mundane realities. The storyline centers around Maire Bruin, who finds herself entranced by a mysterious old book and the idea of leaving her domestic life behind for a world filled with faeries and endless youth. As tensions rise between her earthly obligations and the seductive call of the faery world, Maire is faced with a choice between the stability of life with her husband, Shawn Bruin, and the enchanting but dangerous allure represented by a faery child. With the priest, Father Hart, cautioning against the temptations of the faery realm, the play ultimately explores the conflict between desire and duty, leading to tragic consequences for Maire when she succumbs to the call of the faeries, illustrating the age-old struggle between the ordinary and the extraordinary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Drama
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| Subject |
Fairy plays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15153 |
| Release Date |
Feb 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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