The Immortal Hour: A Drama In Two Acts (1908)

By Rutland Boughton and William Sharp

Book Overview

The Immortal Hour is a two-act drama written by William Sharp and first published in 1908. The play is set in a magical realm where the fairy queen, Etain, falls in love with a mortal man, Eochaidh. However, their love is threatened by the jealous fairy king, Midir, who seeks to destroy their happiness. The play features a cast of mythical characters, including fairies, goblins, and other fantastical creatures. The story explores themes of love, jealousy, and the clash between the mortal and immortal worlds. The play has been praised for its lyrical language and imaginative storytelling, and has been adapted for the stage and screen multiple times. Overall, The Immortal Hour is a timeless tale of love and magic that continues to captivate audiences over a century after its initial publication.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: 1163881449
• ISBN13: 9781163881446
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"