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The kitchen of_MAURTEEN BRAIN'S house. An open grate with a turf fire is at the left side of the room, with a table in front of it. There is a door leading to the open air at the back, and another door a little to its left, leading into an inner room. There is a window, a settle,... Read Full Overview

The Land of Heart's Desire by W. B. Yeats

This Book "The Land of Heart's Desire" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book... Read Full Overview

The Land of Heart's Desire is a play written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play is set in the rural countryside of Ireland and follows the story of a young couple, Maire and Shawn, who are about to be married. However, their plans are disrupted... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Land of Heart's Desire

Book Excerpt: ...ould never please a high-born child like you.THE CHILD.Old mother, my old mother, the green dawnBrightens above while you blow up the fire;And evening finds you spreading the white cloth.The young may lie in bed and dream and hope, But you work on because your... Read Full Overview

The Land of Heart's Desire by W. B. Yeats

""The Land of Heart's Desire"" is a play written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play follows the story of a young woman named Maire who is torn between her desire for a simple life with her husband and her fascination with the fairy world... Read Full Overview