Lord Dunsany

Broschiertes Buch

Plays of Near & Far

Beschreibung

Experience the enchanting world of Lord Dunsany's "Plays of Near & Far," a collection of captivating one-act plays showcasing the author's unique blend of fantasy and Irish literary tradition. This volume presents a selection of Dunsany's dramatic works, exploring themes of adventure, destiny, and the allure of the unknown. A master of atmosphere and imaginative storytelling, Dunsany crafts worlds both familiar and fantastical, inviting readers to journey beyond the ordinary. These plays, ripe with evocative language and memorable imagery, offer a glimpse into the heart of early 20th-century drama and the enduring power of theatrical storytelling. Ideal for students of literature and theater enthusiasts, "Plays of Near & Far" provides a timeless exploration of the human condition through the lens of one of Ireland's most celebrated playwrights. 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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Anglo-Irish author and dramatist Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany also known as Lord Dunsany, lived from 18 July 1878 to 25 October 1957. His fantasy book The King of Elfland's Daughter, published in 1924, is his best-known work. Lord Dunsany was a well-known member of the Plunkett family and a distant relative of several prominent Irish figures. In 1916, he separated from Sir Reginald Drax, his only sibling, for unspecified reasons that appear to be connected to his mother's will. One person's infant brother passed away. He sustained injuries from a bullet that became lodged in his skull during the Easter Rising during World War One. He was prosecuted and found guilty of court-martial contempt during the Irish War of Independence. In Shoreham, Kent, he was particularly active during the Battle of Britain. In 1919, Dunsany traveled to America for the first time to promote his writing. He had a good relationship with people like Lady Gregory, Padraic Colum, Oliver St. John Gogarty, "AE" Russell, Percy French, and W. B. Yeats. In 1957, Lord Dunsany passed away from an appendicitis attack. He was laid to rest at the Shoreham, Kent, churchyard of St. Peter and St. Paul. At a memorial service in Meath's Kilmessan, "Crossing the Bar" was read.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9781023021241
• ISBN-10: 1023021242
• Artikelnr.: 74113492