Cathleen Ni Houlihan

Cathleen Ni Houlihan is a one-act play written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play was first performed in 1902 and is considered to be one of Yeats' most famous works. The story is set in Ireland during the Easter Rising of 1916 and revolves around a family who is preparing for the marriage of their son. However, their preparations are interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious old woman named Cathleen Ni Houlihan, who claims to be in search of her lost home. As the play progresses, it becomes clear that Cathleen Ni Houlihan is more than just a lost old woman. She is, in fact, a symbol of Ireland herself, and her lost home represents the country's struggle for independence from British rule. The young man who is to be married becomes increasingly drawn to Cathleen Ni Houlihan and eventually decides to abandon his wedding plans to fight for Ireland's freedom. The play is a powerful commentary on Irish nationalism and the fight for independence, and it is often seen as a call to arms for the Irish people. It has been performed countless times since its first production and remains a significant work in Irish literature and theatre.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Representative British Dramas Victorian and Modern V2, by William Butler Yeats. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419176080.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.