Dublin A Traveller's Reader

Name: Dublin
Author: Thomas Pakenham

Auteur: Thomas Pakenham

Taal: Engels

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Auteur: Thomas Pakenham Valerie Pakenham

Engels
Paperback
9781472141644
27 september 2018
368 pagina's

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An indispensable guide for any discerning traveller

'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.

'Unforgettable . . . no better compilers could have been found' - History Today

'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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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 27 september 2018
Aantal pagina's: 368
Illustraties: Nee

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Hoofdauteur: Thomas Pakenham
Tweede Auteur: Valerie Pakenham
Hoofduitgeverij: Robinson

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Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 126 mm
Product hoogte: 28 mm
Product lengte: 198 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 126 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 28 mm
Verpakking lengte: 198 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 260 g

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EAN: 9781472141644

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