"Sanctuary: A Bird Masque" by Percy MacKaye is a captivating play that mixes nature with art. Through a mix of drama and poetry, it tells a story about saving birds. The story's stage is a peaceful bird sanctuary that faces danger from human activities. Characters like a faun named Quercus, a naturalist called Shy, and a poet called Alwyn, talk about guarding nature with Ornis, a bird spirit. When Stark, a hunter, threatens the sanctuary, the story shows how humans and birds are linked. In the end, Stark understands the wrong he has done, and its characters unite to protect the sanctuary, celebrating kindness and the power of art to make a difference.

Sanctuary: A Bird Masque
By Percy MacKaye
In a safe haven for birds, a greedy hunter's heart is changed by the combined forces of nature, art, and a little bit of magic.
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About the AuthorPercy MacKaye (1875–1956) was an American dramatist and poet.
Percy MacKaye (1875–1956) was an American dramatist and poet.
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