Actors performing in The Land of Hearts Desire

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Actors performing in The Land of Hearts Desire

Miss Winifred Fraser, as Maire Bruin, and Miss Dorothy Paget, as a fairy child, performing in The Land of Hearts Desire, by William Butler Yeats. Date: 1894

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Actors Actresses Butler Desire Dorothy Folk Fraser Hearts Maire Paget Perform Performance Winifred Yeats Bruin Miss Theatrical

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This photograph captures the essence of a theatrical production from the late 1890s, featuring two talented actresses, Miss Winifred Fraser as Maire Bruin and Miss Dorothy Paget as a fairy child, in William Butler Yeats' play, "The Land of Hearts Desire." Set against a backdrop of lush greenery and ethereal landscapes, this production of Yeats' folk drama was a groundbreaking moment in the history of Irish literature and theatre. William Butler Yeats, a renowned Irish poet and playwright, penned "The Land of Hearts Desire" in 1893, drawing inspiration from Irish mythology and folklore. The play, which premiered in 1894, marked a departure from the traditional Victorian theatre and brought a new wave of modernism to the stage. Miss Winifred Fraser, a celebrated Irish actress, embodied the role of Maire Bruin with grace and intensity. Her portrayal of the longing and desire of the heart was both moving and mesmerizing. Meanwhile, the young and enchanting Miss Dorothy Paget, as the fairy child, brought a sense of wonder and magic to the production, captivating audiences with her ethereal presence. This photograph, taken during a performance, offers a glimpse into the world of "The Land of Hearts Desire," where the lines between reality and fantasy blurred, and the power of the human spirit shone through. The image transports us back to a time when the theatre was a place of enchantment and wonder, where the stories of the past came to life on the stage.

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