"Deirdre of the Sorrows" stands as a compelling drama by the esteemed Irish playwright, John Millington Synge. This theatrical masterpiece made its debut in 1910 under the auspices of the Irish National Theatre Society at the iconic Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
 
The narrative of this captivating play draws its inspiration from the rich tapestry of the Ulster Cycle, a treasure trove of ancient Irish mythology that predates Christianity.
At the heart of the story is the eponymous character, Deirdre, an enduring symbol of tragic heroism in Irish culture. Deirdre's life was foretold from her very birth, prophesied to bear a beauty that would ultimately become the catalyst for profound and tragic consequences.
 
Synge, a luminary poet and playwright deeply intertwined with the Irish Literary Revival, tragically succumbed to cancer at the tender age of thirty-eight, even as he continued crafting this poignant work. In a remarkable testament to his legacy, "Deirdre of the Sorrows" found completion posthumously through the collaborative efforts of Synge's fiancée, Molly Allgood, and the renowned William Butler Yeats.
 
Explore the depths of Irish mythology and the poignant tale of Deirdre's beauty, which unleashed both love and sorrow, in this timeless theatrical masterpiece.