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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMacKaye, Percy,
_d1875-1956
245 1 0 _aSanctuary: A Bird Masque
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"This masque was written for the dedication of the bird sanctuary of the Meriden bird club of Meriden, New Hampshire."--Foreword.
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-08
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds -- Drama
653 _aFairy plays
700 1 _aEge, Arvia MacKaye,
_d1902-1989
700 1 _aGenthe, Arnold,
_d1869-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56704
999 _c97535
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