Sanctuary A Bird Masque

Percy MacKaye

ISBN 10: 9364545362 / ISBN 13: 9789364545365

Published by Zinc Read, 2024

Seller Inventory # 26403782805

Synopsis:

The plot centers on a group of birds who seek sanctuary and protection from the forces of destruction, particularly those posed by humans and industrial progress. The birds’ plea for a sanctuary reflects MacKaye’s growing concerns with the degradation of nature and the encroachment of industrialization on the natural world. Through rich, lyrical dialogue and imagery, the play serves as a commentary on the importance of safeguarding the environment and the creatures that depend on it. It is both a meditation on the beauty of the natural world and a call for human responsibility in preserving it. Sanctuary is filled with striking visual and symbolic imagery, as the bird characters interact with other forces in the play, such as the goddess of nature and the destructive figure of industrial progress. MacKaye’s writing blends the fantastical with the contemporary, reflecting early 20th-century concerns about the effects of modernization and environmental change. Through its mix of allegory and lyricism, the play conveys a deep reverence for nature while urging audiences to consider the consequences of unchecked industrial development. Sanctuary stands as a unique work in American theater, illustrating MacKaye’s poetic style and his commitment to environmental advocacy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sanctuary A Bird Masque
Publisher: Zinc Read
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New