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Deirdre Of The Sorrows

Deirdre Of The Sorrows

J. M. Synge / JMSynge

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9789354755392
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A haunting chorus of fate and longing, Deirdre Of The Sorrows speaks in bold verse and stark emotion. A tragedy theatre that breathes anew, this classic tale returns to light with renewed vigour and clarity.This restored edition preserves J. M. Synge’s austere, musical language while guiding modern readers through a world where doomed romance collides with fate and jealousy. The play’s irish myth setting, its restrained yet powerful verse drama, and its dramatic adaptation of timeless myth make it a compelling introduction for theatre students and a rigorous study for irish literature scholars. It offers a vivid, accessible doorway into early twentieth-century theatre, inviting performance, discussion, and reimagination for today’s audiences.Deirdre Of The Sorrows stands as a landmark in Irish literature and theatre history, resonating with contemporary concerns about power, destiny, and human frailty. Its themes remain profoundly universal, making it equally persuasive to casual readers and serious collectors who treasure cultural heritage. The work’s enduring significance in Irish myth tragedy and its influence on Irish theatre contemporaries are celebrated here with care, context, and reverent restoration.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is more than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Restored for today’s and future generations, it invites fresh readings, new performances, and renewed wonder at a cornerstone of theatre and myth.

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