Publisher's Synopsis
The Yellow Bittern and Other Plays is a collection of four plays written by Irish author Daniel Corkery, first published in 1920. The titular play, The Yellow Bittern, is a tragedy set in rural Ireland, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of the Irish people during the early 20th century. The other plays in the collection include The Labourer, The Hermit, and The Islander, each of which also explores the complexities of Irish life and culture. Corkery's writing is known for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the Irish landscape, as well as its exploration of Irish identity and the struggles of Irish people during a time of political and social change. The Yellow Bittern and Other Plays is an important work in the canon of Irish literature and a fascinating insight into the cultural and historical context of early 20th century Ireland.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.
