Release date is 2012-12-18

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.

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.

"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.)

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