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100	1		_aYeats, W. B. _q(William Butler), _d1865-1939
245	1	4	_aThe King's Threshold; and On Baile's Strand
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-10-18
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIreland -- Drama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41102
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