The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin, (Hardcover)

""The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin"" by Dawson Byrne is a comprehensive account of the history, development, and impact of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. The book traces the origins of the theatre, which was founded in 1904 by W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, and other leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival. It explores the theatre's early years, including its controversial productions and its role in shaping Irish cultural identity. The book also delves into the Abbey Theatre's later history, including its struggles during the Irish Civil War and its continued influence on Irish theatre and literature. It examines the contributions of key figures such as Sean O'Casey, Samuel Beckett, and Brian Friel, and discusses the theatre's role in promoting Irish language, culture, and politics. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with key figures in the theatre's history, ""The Story of Ireland's National Theatre"" offers a nuanced and engaging portrait of one of Ireland's most important cultural institutions. It will appeal to anyone interested in Irish history, literature, or theatre, as well as to general readers looking for a compelling and informative account of the Abbey Theatre's impact on Irish culture and society.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.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.