
The Singer (A Play)
Patrick Pearse(Author)
Culturea (Publisher)
Published on 3. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
979-10-419-9581-3 (ISBN)
Description
"The Singer" by Patrick Pearse is a powerful and evocative play that delves into themes of nationalism, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom. Set against the backdrop of Ireland's fight for independence from British rule, the play centers around the character of Colum, a young man who becomes a symbol of Irish resistance through his passionate singing and unwavering dedication to the cause.
As the play unfolds, Colum's journey becomes intertwined with the larger struggle for Irish identity and self-determination. Through his music and his actions, he inspires others to join the fight for freedom, even as he grapples with doubts and uncertainties about the path ahead.
Pearse's poetic language and vivid imagery bring the world of "The Singer" to life, immersing audiences in the beauty and complexity of Ireland's landscape and its people. The play is rich in symbolism and allegory, drawing on Celtic mythology and folklore to explore the deeper meaning of freedom and sacrifice.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
81 gr
ISBN-13
979-10-419-9581-3 (9791041995813)
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Person
Patrick Henry Pearse, né le 10 novembre 1879 à Dublin et mort le 3 mai 1916 à la prison de Kilmainham, dans la même ville, est un enseignant, avocat, poète, écrivain, nationaliste, activiste politique républicain et révolutionnaire irlandais qui a été l'un des leaders de la Révolution de Pâques de 1916.