The Countess CathleenW. B. Yeats
The Countess Cathleen
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Original author: W. B. Yeats
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"The Countess Cathleen" by W. B. Yeats is a verse drama first published in 1892. Set during an Irish famine, the play tells the story of a noble countess who makes an extraordinary sacrifice to save her starving tenants from both hunger and spiritual damnation. Based on a purported Irish legend, Yeats's drama explores themes of selflessness and redemption. The work underwent extensive revisions over two decades, transforming from its original form into a refined piece suitable for the Abbey Theatre.
The Countess Cathleen, by W. B. Yeats. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #5167.
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