02455cam a22003493u 4500 56704 UtSlPG 20260610134316.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS MacKaye, Percy, 1875-1956 Sanctuary: A Bird Masque Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "This masque was written for the dedication of the bird sanctuary of the Meriden bird club of Meriden, New Hampshire."--Foreword. Release date is 2018-03-08 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Mary Glenn Krause, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sanctuary: A Bird Masque" by Percy MacKaye is a lyrical theatrical piece likely written in the early 20th century. This unique work blends elements of drama, poetry, and nature study, focusing on the theme of bird conservation. Set in a fantastical sanctuary, it addresses the plight of wild birds amidst human encroachment and exploitation, calling for empathy and protection for these creatures. The narrative unfolds in a sylvan glade, where characters like Quercus the faun, Alwyn the poet, Shy the naturalist, and Ornis the bird spirit engage in a dialogue about nature and conservation. The quiet sanctuary is threatened by Stark, a plume hunter, whose actions symbolize the destructive forces of greed and exploitation. Through a series of interactions, the characters explore the interconnectedness of humans and birds, leading to Stark's eventual realization of the harm he has caused. The masque culminates in a celebration of unity and the promise of protecting the sanctuary, emphasizing the importance of compassion towards all living beings and highlighting the potential of art to inspire change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds -- Drama Fairy plays Ege, Arvia MacKaye, 1902-1989 Genthe, Arnold, 1869-1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56704 97535 97535