Plays in prose and verse : written for an Irish theatre / by W.B. Yeats
by Yeats, William Butler (1865-1939)
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London : Macmillan, 1926. Reprint. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: ix, 447 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf; 20 cm. Notes: Most of the plays were written in collaboration with Lady Gregory. Contents: Preface.--Cathleen ni Houlihan.--The pot of broth.--The hour-glass (in prose).--The king's threshold.--On Baile's strand.--The shadowy waters (stage version).--Deidre.--The unicorn from the stars.--The green helmet.--The hour-glass (in verse).--The player queen.--Notes.--Music for plays.Subjects: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler) 1865-1939.18.05 English literature.Ireland; Drama. Ireland. Genre: Drama.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 326787
- Title
- Plays in prose and verse : written for an Irish theatre / by W.B. Yeats
- Author
- Yeats, William Butler (1865-1939)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- London : Macmillan
- Date Published
- 1926
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