The Land of Heart's Desire by W. B. Yeats
"The Land of Heart's Desire" by W. B. Yeats is a one-act play written in the late 19th century, specifically around 1894. This literary work explores themes of longing, myth, and the allure of the supernatural against a backdrop of rural Ireland. The play encapsulates the struggle between the mundane aspects of life and the enchanting pull of faery realms. The narrative unfolds in the Barony of Kilmacowen, where the Bruin family
gathers in their home on the mysterious night of May Eve. Central to the plot is Mary Bruin, a young woman drawn to dreams of escape and magic, who becomes increasingly entranced by a faery child who appears at their doorstep. As the family discourse reveals their concerns about faeries and the potential dangers they pose, Mary grapples with her desire to leave her ordinary life behind. Ultimately, this inner conflict culminates in tragedy when Mary succumbs to the enchantment of the faery child, manifesting the play's exploration of desires and the inevitable pull of fate — illustrating a poignant meditation on the cost of yearning for a realm beyond the ordinary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 |
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| Title | The Land of Heart's Desire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #15153 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Land_of_Heart%27s_Desire |
| Credits | Produced by Marjorie Fulton |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Drama |
| Subject | Fairy plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5168 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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