The Land of Heart's Desire: Play Guide and Free Edition
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The Land of Heart's Desire is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Yeats, W. B. (William Butler) (1865–1939).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Land of Heart's Desire" by W. B. Yeats is a play first performed in 1894. Set in rural Ireland, it follows newlyweds Shawn and Maire Bruin whose quiet domestic life is disrupted by a mysterious faery child. The otherworldly visitor speaks of eternal youth and joy, tempting the restless Maire to abandon the mortal world. As the faery child's enchantment grows stronger, Shawn must fight to keep his bride from surrendering to the seductive promises of immortality and the timeless dance of the otherworld.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Land of Heart's Desire
- Author credits: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler) (1865–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy plays
- Ireland -- Drama
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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