W. B. Yeats — Deirdre
London, A. H. Bullen, 1907 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of William Butler Yeats's one act play, in which he retells an ancient legend. A first edition. A verse drama from W. B. Yeats based on the tragic story of Deirdre from the medieval Irish Ulster Cycle. The play follows Deirdre and her lover Naisi and their fatal return to Ireland after exile, brought about by King Conchobar, in a work with themes of love, honor, deceit and self-sacrifice. In the publisher's original cloth backed paper covered boards. Back strip and board perimeters lightly age toned. Light handling marks to boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with light spotting throughout. Gatherings unopened to heads. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
