Molly Keane's Ireland: An Anthology
by Molly & Sally Phipps (compilers) Keane
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- ISBN 10
- 000215885X
- ISBN 13
- 9780002158855
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HarperCollins (Harper Collins), London, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. Illustrator: Bob O'Cathail. This anthology of Irish verse and prose is compiled by the Irish writer Molly Keane and her daughter Sally Phipps. Although born into diverse times, their views of Ireland often overlap, sometimes take on complementary shades of difference. The book uses a powerful love of Ireland and its people, with work by Swift, Joyce, Synge, O'Connor, Kinsella, Beckett, O'Faolain, Heaney, Campbell and McGuckian among others. Subjects range from God, exile, love and death to fairies, horse-racing, wit and whiskey. Molly Keane, the distinguished novelist, describes her life in Ireland as a long love affair. Here she has collected the very best in Irish verse and prose, both the famous and the less well known. Whether it is Elizabeth Bowen on the country house, Trollope on hospitality, musings on the magical colours of the wind, or a recipe for moss pudding, these pieces capture the romantic, elusive Irish character, reflect the richness of the culture and paint a picture of Âthe struggle and the glory of life in Ireland throughout history. Illustrated with Bob OÂCathailÂs bold and beautiful linocuts, this classic anthology is a deeply personal and moving tribute to a great country. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxi + 232. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. maroon cloth; illustrated by b/w. drawings. Includes index. Illustrator: Bob O'Cathail. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; Anthologies; Irish Literature; Travel & Places; Ireland; Poetry. ISBN: 000215885X. ISBN/EAN: 9780002158855. Inventory No: 4415. . 9780002158855
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- Title
- Molly Keane's Ireland: An Anthology
- Author
- Molly & Sally Phipps (compilers) Keane
- Illustrator
- Bob O'Cathail
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 000215885X
- ISBN 13
- 9780002158855
- Publisher
- HarperCollins (Harper Collins)
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1993
- Keywords
- BZDB227 Literature/Literary/Ireland/Poetry/Irish Literature/Anthologies Literature & Literary; Anthologies; Irish Literature; Travel & Places; Ireland; Poetry. Bob O'Cathail Unbranded ISBN: 000215885X EAN: 9780002158855 Molly & Sally Phi
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