The Immortal Hour - Fiona Macleod - Bog

""The Immortal Hour"" is a two-act drama written by Fiona Macleod and first published in 1908. The play is set in a mythical land called ""The Land of the Young"" and follows the story of a mortal man named Eochaidh who falls in love with a fairy princess named Etain. The play explores themes of love, mortality, and the supernatural.In Act One, Eochaidh is wandering through the forest when he hears the sound of a harp. He follows the music and discovers Etain playing the instrument. The two fall in love and spend the night together, but in the morning, Etain disappears. Eochaidh is heartbroken and returns to his village.In Act Two, Eochaidh is visited by a group of fairies who take him to the Land of the Young. There, he discovers that Etain is a fairy princess and that their love is forbidden. The two are torn apart, and Eochaidh must return to the mortal world. However, he is given a magical potion that will allow him to visit the Land of the Young once a year.""The Immortal Hour"" is a poetic and lyrical play that has been praised for its beautiful language and haunting imagery. It is a classic example of Celtic folklore and a must-read for anyone interested in the supernatural and romantic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.