The Shadowy Waters (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419182303)

The Shadowy Waters is a play written by the famous Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play is set in ancient Ireland and tells the story of a young prince named Oisin, who embarks on a journey to the Otherworld, a mystical realm inhabited by supernatural beings. Oisin is accompanied on his journey by a group of warriors and a beautiful princess named Niamh.As they journey deeper into the Otherworld, Oisin and his companions encounter a series of challenges and obstacles, including battles with fierce monsters and treacherous spirits. Along the way, Oisin also learns about the nature of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as he struggles to navigate the complex and mysterious world of the Otherworld.The Shadowy Waters is a haunting and poetic play that explores themes of mythology, spirituality, and the human condition. It is a powerful work of literature that showcases Yeats' masterful use of language and his deep understanding of Irish folklore and mythology. The play has been widely acclaimed for its lyrical beauty, its vivid imagery, and its profound insights into the nature of life, death, and the afterlife.Edain came out of Midhir's hill, and lay Beside young Aengus in his tower of glass, Where time is drowned in odour-laden winds And Druid moons, and murmuring of boughs, And sleepy boughs, and boughs where apples made Of opal and ruhy and pale chrysolite Awake unsleeping fires; and wove seven strings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Butler Yeats
ISBN-10: 1419182307
ISBN-13: 9781419182303
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.50w x 0.13d