The Land Of Heart's Desire

The Land of Heart's Desire is a play written by William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet and playwright. The play is set in rural Ireland and follows the story of a young woman named Maire Bruin, who is in love with a local man named Shawn Bruin. However, Maire is also pursued by a fairy king named Aubrey, who promises to take her away to a land of everlasting youth and happiness.As the play unfolds, Maire is torn between her love for Shawn and her desire to escape the hardships of her life and live in the magical land promised by Aubrey. The play explores themes of love, desire, and the tension between the real world and the world of fantasy.The Land of Heart's Desire is a relatively short play, consisting of only one act and a small cast of characters. Despite its brevity, it is considered a classic of Irish literature and a prime example of Yeats' early work. The play was first performed in 1894 and has since been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times.MAURTEEN. And maybe it is natural upon May Eve To dream of the good people. But tell me, girl, If you've the branch of blessed quicken wood That women hang upon the post of the door That they may send good luck into the house? Remember they may steal new-married brides After the fall of twilight on May Eve, Or what old women mutter at the fire Is but a pack of lies.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.