The Dragon: A Wonder Play In Three Acts

By Lady Augusta Gregory

Book Overview

""The Dragon: A Wonder Play In Three Acts"" is a play written by Lady Gregory, and it tells the story of a small Irish village that is terrorized by a dragon. The villagers are afraid and don't know what to do, but a young hero named Michael decides to take action and slay the dragon. Along the way, he receives help from a wise old woman and a group of fairies. The play explores themes of bravery, community, and the power of myth and legend. It is a classic example of Irish folklore and storytelling, and it has been performed and enjoyed by audiences for over a century. The language is lyrical and poetic, with a strong emphasis on the oral tradition of storytelling. Overall, ""The Dragon"" is a captivating and enchanting play that celebrates the magic and wonder of Irish culture.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: 1163081337
• ISBN13: 9781163081334
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"