Seven Short Plays

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Seven Short Plays" by Lady Gregory is a collection of theatrical works written in the early 20th century. This compilation features a variety of plays that often reflect Irish life and social dynamics, focusing on characters like Bartley Fallon and Jack Smith, who navigate misunderstandings and conflicts within their community. The plays capture humor, pathos, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against a distinctly Irish backdrop. The opening portion introduces the first play, "Spreading the News," which unfolds at a fair in a rural Irish town. Various characters engage in lively dialogue, revealing their personal struggles, aspirations, and the small-town gossip that permeates their lives. Bartley Fallon expresses his woes about missed opportunities, while Jack Smith's singing adds a layer of local color. The tension escalates with a reported fight, leading to various interpretations of events spreading among the townsfolk, ultimately culminating in a web of rumors and misunderstandings that reflect the vibrant but turbulent dynamics of village life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Spreading the news

Hyacinth Halvey

The rising of the moon

The jackdaw

The workhouse ward

The travelling man

The gaol gate

Music for the songs in the plays

Notes, &c.

Credits:

Produced by Joseph R. Hauser, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Brian Foley using LilyPond.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2012-12-18