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Set against the backdrop of the Irish famine, the narrative follows a noblewoman who makes a profound sacrifice, selling her soul to save her tenants from starvation and damnation. The Countess Cathleen grapples with themes of altruism and redemption, ultimately finding salvation in Heaven due to her noble intentions. This play, written by a prominent 20th-century poet and dramatist, sparked significant controversy for its provocative themes and blasphemous undertones, showcasing the author's ability to bridge romanticism and modernism in literature.
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The Countess Cathleen, William Butler Yeats
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Countess Cathleen
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Butler Yeats
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9781438529813
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Irish famine, the narrative follows a noblewoman who makes a profound sacrifice, selling her soul to save her tenants from starvation and damnation. The Countess Cathleen grapples with themes of altruism and redemption, ultimately finding salvation in Heaven due to her noble intentions. This play, written by a prominent 20th-century poet and dramatist, sparked significant controversy for its provocative themes and blasphemous undertones, showcasing the author's ability to bridge romanticism and modernism in literature.