Dervorgilla: An Irish Tragedy Play

By Lady Augusta Gregory

Book Overview

""Dervorgilla: An Irish Tragedy Play"" is a dramatic work written by Lady Gregory, an Irish playwright and folklorist. The play tells the story of Dervorgilla, a noblewoman who is married off to an older, wealthy man against her will. She falls in love with her husband's nephew, Diarmuid, and the two elope, causing a feud between their families. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the tensions between different social classes in medieval Ireland. Lady Gregory's writing is known for its vivid depiction of Irish culture and history, and ""Dervorgilla"" is no exception, offering a glimpse into the lives and struggles of the Irish people in the Middle Ages.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Irish Folk History Plays: Grania, Kincora And Devorgilla, by Lady Gregory . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766148610.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162888687
• ISBN13: 9781162888682
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"