Eithne Or The Siege Of Armagh: A Drama, In Four Acts (1872)

By John Alphonsus Lanigan

Book Overview

""Eithne or The Siege of Armagh"" is a dramatic play written by John Alphonsus Lanigan in 1872. The play is set in ancient Ireland during the 5th century and revolves around the siege of Armagh, a historic city in Northern Ireland. The protagonist of the play is Eithne, a brave and determined young woman who is caught in the middle of the conflict between the Irish and the invading Scots. Eithne is torn between her love for her people and her loyalty to her Scottish husband, who is fighting on the side of the invaders. The play is divided into four acts and features a cast of strong and complex characters, including the Irish king, his daughter, and the Scottish commander. Through its powerful dialogue and vivid imagery, ""Eithne or The Siege of Armagh"" explores themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating consequences of war.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: 1166012077
• ISBN13: 9781166012076
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"