Plays of the Ridings (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederic William Moorman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484455443 ISBN 13: 9780484455442

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid collection of plays that braid Yorkshire life with old legends, bringing local voices to mythic scale.

Frederic William Moorman’s Plays of the Ridings gathers scenes from a world where a potter’s workshop sits beside whispered prophecies and the shadow of King Arthur. The text, rich in Swaledale speech and rural detail, frames ordinary lives—the worries of work, family, and faith—against echoes of national upheaval and ancient lore.

These plays blend social observation with myth and folk belief, offering a window into a community where dreams and duties collide. The result is a dramatic tapestry that feels both specific to a place and universal in its asking: what can legend do for people living hard, hopeful lives?

• Vivid dialect and authentic rural setting that draw you into the Ridings’ world
• Interplay of everyday struggles with hints of Arthurian legend and fairy tale motifs
• Characters shaped by work, family, and community, facing hunger, war, and change
• Accessible, stage-ready scenes that balance humor, tragedy, and hope

Ideal for readers who enjoy regional drama, folklore-infused storytelling, and plays that illuminate ordinary lives through mythic resonance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484455443
• ISBN 13: 9780484455442
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 98