
In the remote hills of Ulster, a modest cottage becomes the stage for a timeless tale of beauty and destiny. Lavarcham, the devoted nurse, tends to a half‑finished tapestry while whispering anxieties about the young Deirdre, a girl whose striking looks have already drawn the attention of the High King Conchubor. The household bustles with servants and attendants, each aware that the gods seem poised to intervene in the girl’s fate even before she steps fully into the world.
When Conchubor and his loyal friend Fergus arrive, the air thickens with uneasy anticipation. The king, intent on claiming Deirdre as his queen, confronts the fragile balance between duty and desire, while rumors of a secret lover, Naisi, stir beneath the surface. As thunder rolls over the mountains, the characters grapple with promises, jealousy, and the looming shadow of a prophecy that could reshape their lives.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (83K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
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Release date
1999-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1909
A leading voice of the Irish Literary Revival, this playwright turned close observation of rural life on the Aran Islands and in the west of Ireland into vivid, lyrical drama. Best known for works including Riders to the Sea and The Playboy of the Western World, he wrote plays that were both poetic and startlingly alive.
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