Deirdre of the Sorrows (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: J. M. Synge
- First Published: 1910
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: The past
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy
- Subjects: Mythology or myths, Love or romance, Suicide, Escapes, Music or musicians, Kings, queens, or royalty, Legends, Kidnapping, Fate or fatalism, Heroes or heroism, Ireland or Irish people, Middle Ages, Celtic Twilight, Celts
- Locales: Ireland
Places Discussed
Lavarcham’s house (LOWR-chamz). Located on Slieve Fuadh, this is Deirdre’s home, where Lavarcham, her nurse, raised her. Deirdre’s beauty, happiness, and carefree lifestyle are mirrored in the admiration that she has of the wonders of nature; she is to remain here until her marriage to King Conchubor.
*Emain Macha (AE-min ma-HA). Ancient capital of Ulster, where pre-Christian kings of Ireland are thought to have been crowned; presently the seat of the primate of the archbishop of Ireland and now known as Navan Fort, west of Armagh. Emain Macha is...
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