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The kitchen of_MAURTEEN BRAIN'S house. An open grate with a turf fire is at the left side of the room, with a table in front of it. There is a door leading to the open air at the back, and another door a little to its left, leading into an inner room. There is a window, a settle,... Read Full Overview

The Land of Heart's Desire by W. B. Yeats

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In this famous one-act play, a faery child visits a rural Irish home on May Eve, tempting a young bride to abandon mortal life for the eternal youth of the Otherworld. Drawing on Celtic myth and spiritual symbolism, Yeats explores the tension between earthly duty and the allure... Read Full Overview

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The Land of Heart's Desire is a play written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play is set in the rural countryside of Ireland and follows the story of a young couple, Maire and Shawn, who are about to be married. However, their plans are disrupted... Read Full Overview

The Land of Heart's Desire

Step into the realm of Irish folklore with William Butler Yeats's enchanting play, "The Land Of Heart's Desire." This classic work of fantasy weaves together elements of poetry and fairy tales, exploring the allure of the mystical world. A cornerstone of Irish literature,... Read Full Overview

Journey to the mystical realm of Irish folklore with W. B. Yeats' enchanting verse drama, "The Land Of Heart's Desire." This beautifully written fairy play, a classic of Irish drama and poetry, explores timeless themes through evocative language and imagery. Yeats, a master... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...ould never please a high-born child like you.THE CHILD.Old mother, my old mother, the green dawnBrightens above while you blow up the fire;And evening finds you spreading the white cloth.The young may lie in bed and dream and hope, But you work on because your... Read Full Overview

The Land of Heart's Desire by W. B. Yeats

""The Land of Heart's Desire"" is a play written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play follows the story of a young woman named Maire who is torn between her desire for a simple life with her husband and her fascination with the fairy world... Read Full Overview