Dervorgilla: An Irish Tragedy Play

by Lady Augusta Gregory

Book Overview

Dervorgilla: An Irish Tragedy Play is a dramatic work by Lady Gregory, an Irish playwright and folklorist. The play is based on the historical story of Dervorgilla, a 12th-century Irish noblewoman who was involved in a scandalous affair with a Norman knight, which resulted in a war between Irish and Norman forces.The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and political power, as Dervorgilla struggles to reconcile her desire for the knight with her loyalty to her Irish heritage. Lady Gregory's writing is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, and Dervorgilla is no exception, with its richly drawn characters and hauntingly beautiful scenes.Overall, Dervorgilla is a powerful and thought-provoking play that offers a unique perspective on Irish history and culture, and showcases Lady Gregory's talent as a playwright and storyteller.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Irish Folk History Plays: Grania, Kincora And Devorgilla, by Lady Gregory . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766148610.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425456979
• ISBN13: 9781425456979
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"