Three Plays: The Fiddler's House, The Land, Thomas Muskerry by Padraic Colum
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"Three Plays: The Fiddler's House, The Land, Thomas Muskerry" by Padraic Colum is a collection of three plays written in the early 20th century during the emergence of the Irish National Theatre. The plays explore themes of identity, land ownership, family, and the struggles between tradition and modernity, reflecting the socio-political realities of Ireland at that time. The opening of "The Fiddler's House" introduces the characters Conn Hourican, a proud but troubled
fiddler, and his two daughters, Maire and Anne, as they navigate their daily lives in rural Ireland. Conn grapples with his artistic aspirations and the responsibilities of fatherhood, while Maire and Anne express their complex feelings about love and familial duties. The struggles of the Hourican family highlight the conflict between individual desires and communal expectations, as Conn's longing for creative freedom clashes with his daughters' needs for stability and belonging. Through their interactions, themes of yearning, loyalty, and the longing for a deeper connection to heritage emerge, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972 |
|---|---|
| Title | Three Plays: The Fiddler's House, The Land, Thomas Muskerry |
| Contents |
The Fiddler's House The Land Thomas Muskerry. |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 95.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Irish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11878 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11878-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 205 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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