The Image And Other Plays (1922)

by Lady Augusta Gregory

Book Overview

The Image and Other Plays is a collection of plays written by Lady Augusta Gregory, an Irish dramatist and folklorist. The book was first published in 1922 and consists of four plays: The Image, Damer's Gold, The Rising of the Moon, and The Jackdaw. The Image is a play that explores the theme of identity and self-discovery through the story of a young woman who discovers an image of herself that she had never seen before. Damer's Gold is a historical drama set in 18th century Ireland, and tells the story of a man who discovers a hidden treasure and the consequences that follow. The Rising of the Moon is a one-act play that takes place during the Irish War of Independence, and follows the interactions between a police sergeant and a group of rebels. The Jackdaw is a comedic play that tells the story of a man who is convinced that he is a bird and the chaos that ensues when he tries to live like one.Overall, The Image and Other Plays is a diverse collection of plays that explore a range of themes and genres, from identity and self-discovery to historical drama and comedy. Lady Augusta Gregory's writing is known for its strong Irish cultural and folkloric influences, making this book a valuable contribution to Irish literature and drama.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: 1164021559
• ISBN13: 9781164021551
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"