Cathleen Ni Houlihan

Cathleen Ni Houlihan is a one-act play written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The play was first performed in 1902 and is set in rural Ireland during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a family who is preparing for the wedding of their son, Michael, and his fianc�����e, Delia. However, their plans are interrupted when a mysterious woman named Cathleen Ni Houlihan arrives at their door seeking their help.Cathleen is a symbol of Ireland and her struggle for independence from British rule. She tells the family of her sons who have died fighting for Ireland's freedom and asks Michael to join her cause. Michael is initially hesitant, but he eventually decides to leave his family and join Cathleen's fight. The play ends with Cathleen transforming into a young and radiant woman, symbolizing the rebirth of Ireland.The play is a powerful commentary on Irish nationalism and the sacrifices that must be made for the country's independence. It is also notable for its use of Irish folklore and mythology, which adds to the play's mystical and symbolic nature. Cathleen Ni Houlihan is considered one of Yeats' most significant works and is often studied as an example of Irish literary nationalism.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Representative British Dramas Victorian and Modern V2, by William Butler Yeats. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419176080.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.