ISBN: 9781331737063 - hurrish, vol. 1 of 2: a study (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an intimate and in-depth exploration of Irish identity and tradition through the life of Hurrish O'Brien, a giant of a man inhabiting the rocky wilderness of the Burren. The author captures the stark beauty of this ancient landscape, while also delving into the political and social issues that shaped Ireland in the 19th century. Hurrish's world is one of extremes, where the ancient Celtic temperament of poetic excitability and emotion clashes with the cruel realities of famine and oppression. The book explores the ways in which individuals navigate personal and communal struggles amidst these stark conditions, highlighting the underlying tensions between tradition and modernity and the enduring power of human spirit amid hardship and adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …