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    Deirdre of the Sorrows - A Play

    By J.M. Synge

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    This play presents a classic tale from Irish Mythology, concerning Deirdre and Conchubar, the King of Ulster. Conchubar wishes Deirdre to be his Queen but Deirdre has fallen for Naisi, son of Usna. This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in Irish Mythology or anyone wishing to read the tales of the Ulster Cycle, one of the four great cycles of Irish mythology. We are republishing this classic works, originally published in 1910, with a new introductory biography. John Millington Synge was an Irish playwright, poet and avid collector of folklore. His other works include In the Shadow of the Glen (1903), Riders to the Sea (1904), The Well of the Saints (1905), The Aran Islands, 1907 and many others.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateApr 10, 2014
    ISBN9781473393639
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