Dublin: A Traveller's Reader
Autor Thomas Pakenham, Valerie Pakenhamen Limba Engleză Paperback – 27 sep 2018
'Dublin's past comes dazzlingly alive' - Publishing News
'Erudite and practical simultaneously' - Gemma Hussey, Irish Independent
Dublin's turbulent history, its intensely literary and theatrical character of long literary lineage, its revolutionary ideals and heroes, and its ordinary life are all brought to life in this collection of letters, diaries and memoirs of travellers to the city and by Dubliners themselves.
The extracts, from medieval times onwards, include Red Hugh O'Donnell's escape from Dublin Castle, James Joyce's plans for a novel while staying at the Martello Tower, and the seizure of the GPO by Irish volunteers during the Easter Rising.
The book also includes gossip and story-telling in the humorous sketches of many famous Dubliners.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781472141644
ISBN-10: 1472141644
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 126 x 198 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: Little Brown
Colecția Robinson
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1472141644
Pagini: 368
Dimensiuni: 126 x 198 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: Little Brown
Colecția Robinson
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Recenzii
Dublin is Pakenham territory, and no better compilers could have been found. Unforgettable: Yeats in action at the Abbey Theatre, Joyce conceiving 'stately plump Buck Mulligan' at the Martello Tower, and the staggering human tragedy conveyed by an eyewitness account of the Easter Rising.
A great help towards some understanding of 'Irishness'; and of 'Englishness' also.
Dublin's past comes dazzlingly alive...
Erudite and practical simultaneously
Highly entertaining
It is much more than a traveller's companion, to be enjoyed and appreciated by all who know and feel for this extraordinary city
'Erudite and practical simultaneously' - Gemma Hussey, Irish Independent
'Highly entertaining'- James Plunkett, Irish Times
'It is much more than a traveller's companion, to be enjoyed and appreciated by all who know and feel for this extraordinary city' Contemporary Review
Dublin has been at the heart of Ireland's history and literary fame for over a thousand years. Here are the stories of events in its turbulent history, its heroes and revolutionary ideals, its transformation to one of the finest cities in Europe and the grinding poverty of its slums. All are brought here to life in eye-witness accounts, taken from letters, diaries and memoirs - some written by travellers to the city and some by Dubliners themselves.
Extracts include Red Hugh O'Donnell's escape from Dublin Castle, James Joyce's plan for a novel while staying at the Martello Tower, Yeats's quest for a new Dublin theatre, and the seizure of the GPO by Irish volunteers during the Easter Rising. Each extract is linked to a particular place or theme and can be enjoyed by visitors to the city and armchair travellers alike. The book is illustrated with contemporary engravings and prints, and with easy to follow maps of the areas described.
A great help towards some understanding of 'Irishness'; and of 'Englishness' also.
Dublin's past comes dazzlingly alive...
Erudite and practical simultaneously
Highly entertaining
It is much more than a traveller's companion, to be enjoyed and appreciated by all who know and feel for this extraordinary city
'Erudite and practical simultaneously' - Gemma Hussey, Irish Independent
'Highly entertaining'- James Plunkett, Irish Times
'It is much more than a traveller's companion, to be enjoyed and appreciated by all who know and feel for this extraordinary city' Contemporary Review
Dublin has been at the heart of Ireland's history and literary fame for over a thousand years. Here are the stories of events in its turbulent history, its heroes and revolutionary ideals, its transformation to one of the finest cities in Europe and the grinding poverty of its slums. All are brought here to life in eye-witness accounts, taken from letters, diaries and memoirs - some written by travellers to the city and some by Dubliners themselves.
Extracts include Red Hugh O'Donnell's escape from Dublin Castle, James Joyce's plan for a novel while staying at the Martello Tower, Yeats's quest for a new Dublin theatre, and the seizure of the GPO by Irish volunteers during the Easter Rising. Each extract is linked to a particular place or theme and can be enjoyed by visitors to the city and armchair travellers alike. The book is illustrated with contemporary engravings and prints, and with easy to follow maps of the areas described.