| Author |
Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909 |
| Title |
Deirdre of the Sorrows
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Deirdre of the Sorrows" by J. M. Synge is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of ancient Ireland, the narrative revolves around the tragic character Deirdre, whose beauty and destiny lead to sorrow and destruction. The storyline unfolds the tension between her desires and the political machinations surrounding her, particularly focusing on her interactions with Conchubor, the High King of Ulster, and her true love, Naisi. The opening of the play introduces us to the household of Lavarcham, Deirdre's nurse, who expresses anxiety about Deirdre's fate as she strays in the wild, unaware of the impending dangers. Conchubor arrives, revealing his intentions to claim Deirdre as his queen despite her desires for freedom and love with Naisi. This introduces a conflict that hints at the foretold tragedies that will follow. The tension escalates with the arrival of Naisi and his brothers, as Deirdre's feelings draw her away from her preordained path, further foreshadowing the impending doom brought on by her beauty and choices. The opening sets the stage for the unfolding drama, laden with themes of fate, love, and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Deirdre (Legendary character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Epic literature, Irish -- Adaptations
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| Subject |
Tales -- Ireland -- Adaptations
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| Subject |
Queens -- Drama
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1922 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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