The evergreen tree
A Tapestry of Life: Community, Nature, and Human Connection in a Changing LandscapeBy Percy MacKaye
Length1h 56m
About this audiobook
In "The Evergreen Tree," Percy MacKaye crafts a compelling lyrical drama that delves deep into themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for authenticity against a backdrop of nature's timelessness. The play is imbued with a romantic idealism, while also featuring a distinct modernist edge that reflects early 20th-century American literature. MacKaye employs lush poetic language, rich symbolism, and intricate character development, weaving a narrative that examines the struggles between societal expectations and individual desires, ultimately aiming to inspire a reconnection with the natural world. Percy MacKaye was a notable American playwright and poet who drew inspiration from his surroundings, including the natural landscapes of New England. His personal experiences with the burgeoning environmental movement and passion for the arts led him to create works that resonate with social and ecological themes. MacKaye was also influenced by his literary forebears, melding traditional forms with modern sensibilities, which can be seen vividly in "The Evergreen Tree." This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay between nature and humanity, as well as those seeking a narrative that combines romanticism with resonant moral questions. MacKaye'Äôs work not only entertains but also provokes contemplation, making it a timeless piece that deserves a place in both academic and casual reading lists.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length1 hr 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
17EIGHTH ACTION (“Which, O Lord, is Wisest?”)
2PERSONS
18NINTH ACTION (Outcasts)
3GROUPS
19TENTH ACTION (The Wounded Pedlar)
4CHORUSES
20ELEVENTH ACTION (The Persecuting Host)
5CAROLS
21TWELFTH ACTION (The Morning Stars)
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6THE COMMUNITY CHORUS
22COMMENTARIES ON THE MASQUE
7TIME
23I.—PRELUDE
8PLACE
24II.—EPILUDE
9From the Gospel of Saint Matthew: Chapter II
25I.—DRAMATIZING COMMUNITY SONG By Percy MacKaye
10FIRST ACTION (“Who Keepeth Watch?”)
26II.—COMMUNITY MUSIC AND THE COMPOSER By Arthur Farwell
11SECOND ACTION (The Lantern in the Desert)
27III.—DESIGNS FOR “THE EVERGREEN TREE” By Robert Edmond Jones
12THIRD ACTION (“Somebody Is Coming!”)
28ACTION OF “THE EVERGREEN TREE”
13FOURTH ACTION (The Light-Child)
29THE MUSIC
14FIFTH ACTION (“Sword of the World”)
30THE PRODUCTION
15SIXTH ACTION (The Befriending)
31“A GUIDE TO ‘THE EVERGREEN TREE,’”
16SEVENTH ACTION (The Three Wise Men)
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