02362cam a22003133u 4500 41102 UtSlPG 20260610133935.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06025660 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 The King's Threshold; and On Baile's Strand Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-18 Produced by Brian Foley, Jennifer Linklater and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The King's Threshold; and On Baile's Strand" by W. B. Yeats is a collection of two plays written during the early 20th century. Both works explore themes rooted in Irish culture and mythology, centered around the poetic tradition and the tensions between art and authority. The plays reflect Yeats's desire to establish a distinctive Irish theatre that draws upon the richness of folklore and history. In "The King's Threshold," the story revolves around the conflict between the king and Seanchan, a revered poet who refuses to eat after being cast down from the king's table. The play delves into the essence of artistic pride and respect, illustrating how the absence of proper recognition for the arts leads to societal turmoil. In "On Baile's Strand," the tension intensifies with the arrival of a young warrior who is revealed to be Cuchullain's son, sent by the goddess Aoife to kill his father. Ultimately, it explores themes of fate, identity, and the tragic consequences of revenge within the context of heroic legend. Together, these plays demonstrate Yeats's deft blending of poetic language with profound philosophical inquiry, making a powerful statement about the role of the artist in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ireland -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41102 81941 81941