Deirdre of the Sorrows: Play Guide and Free Edition
Deirdre of the Sorrows: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Deirdre of the Sorrows is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Synge, J. M. (John Millington) (1871–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Deirdre of the Sorrows" by J. M. Synge is a three-act play written in 1909. Based on Irish mythology, it tells the tragic story of Deirdre, a beautiful young woman raised to become the bride of an aging king. When she falls in love with the warrior Naoise instead, their forbidden romance sets ancient prophecies in motion. Left unfinished at Synge's death, the play explores themes of love, fate, and the choice between safety and passion in this haunting Celtic legend.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Deirdre of the Sorrows
- Author credits: Synge, J. M. (John Millington) (1871–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Deirdre (Legendary character) -- Drama
- Epic literature, Irish -- Adaptations
- Ireland -- Drama
- Queens -- Drama
- Tales -- Ireland -- Adaptations
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- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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