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Ireland : A Novel by Frank Delaney (2005, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060563486
ISBN-139780060563486
eBay Product ID (ePID)30535880
Product Key Features
Book TitleIreland : a Novel
Number of Pages576 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRomance / Historical / 20th Century, Romance / Historical / General, Fantasy / Historical, Historical
Publication Year2005
GenreFiction
AuthorFrank Delaney
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Weight33.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-054202
ReviewsAn absolute masterpiece. With this extraordinary novel Frank Delaney joins the ranks of the greatest of Irish writers., Delaney gracefully collects essential myths--and invents a few, too--in his heartfelt ode to the oral tradition., Delaney gracefully collects essential myths-and invents a few, too-in his heartfelt ode to the oral tradition., In the end, IRELAND is, as the Irish themselves are fond of saying about everything from cabbage to castles, brilliant., Dramatic, adventurous, heroic, romantic, slyly comic ... imaginatively [tells] the history of Ireland., History, legend, memory and myth come seamlessly together in Frank Delaney's wonderfully engaging new novel, Ireland., A vivid rendering of Irish history.. reminiscent of the best of James Michener in scope and sheer crowd-pleasing potential.
SynopsisFrom a land famous for storytelling comes an "absolute masterpiece"* -- an epic novel of Ireland that captures the intimate, passionate texture of the Irish spirit. One wintry evening in 1951, an itinerant storyteller -- a Seanchai, the very last practitioner of a fabled tradition extending back hundreds of years -- arrives unannounced at a house in the Irish countryside. In exchange for a bed and a warm meal, he invites his hosts and some of their neighbors to join him by the fireside, and begins to tell formative stories of Ireland's history. One of his listeners, a nine-year-old boy, grows so entranced by the story-telling that, when the old man leaves abruptly under mysterious circumstances, the boy devotes himself to finding him again. Ronan's search for the Storyteller becomes both a journey of self-discovery and an immersion into the sometimes-conflicting histories of his native land. As the long-unspoken secrets of his own family begin to reveal themselves, he becomes increasingly single-minded in pursuit of the old man, who he fears may already be dead. But Ronan's personal path also leads him deeper and deeper into the history and mythology of Ireland itself, in all its drama, intrigue, and heroism. Ireland travels through the centuries, interweaving Ronan's quest for the Storyteller with a richly evocative unfolding of the great moments in Irish history, ranging from the savage grip of the Ice Age to the green andtroubled land of tourist brochures and political unrest. Along the way, we meet foolish kings and innocent monks, fabled saints and great works of art, shrewd Normanraiders, strong tribal leaders, poets, politicians, and lovers. Each illuminates the magic of Ireland and the eternal connection of its people to the land. A sweeping novel of huge ambition, Ireland is the beautifully told story of a remarkable nation. From the epic sweep of its telling to the precision of its characters -- great and small, tragic and comic -- it rings with the truth of a writer passionate about his country and in full command of his craft. * Jack Higgins, "Dramatic, adventurous, heroic, romantic. . . these historical chronicles, legends, myths, tall tales and fables, featuring warriors, kings, monks, explorers and clever common folk, imaginatively tell the history of Ireland." -- Philadelphia Inquirer This New York Times bestselling epic is an unforgettable tour de force that marries the intimate, passionate texture of the Irish spirit with a historical scope that is sweeping and resplendent. Storyteller extraordinaire Frank Delaney takes his readers on a journey through the history of Ireland, stopping along the way to evoke the dramatic events and personalities so critical to shaping the Irish experience. In the winter of 1951, a storyteller, the last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, arrives at the home of nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. For three wonderful evenings, the old gentleman enthralls his assembled local audience with narratives of foolish kings, fabled saints, and Ireland's enduring accomplishments before moving on. But these nights change young Ronan forever, setting him on a years-long pursuit of the elusive, itinerant storyteller and the glorious tales that are no less than the saga of his tenacious and extraordinary isle.
LC Classification NumberPR6054.E396I74 2005
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- Feb 13, 2018
Starts off great and doesn't disappoint.
I am surprised that I did not figure out the ending ahead if time. Some people might. If so they would likely not appreciate reading the latter part of the book only to see an ending that they already saw coming. I loved learning a lot about Ireland's history and I found myself looking up a few things to see if it was fact or fiction. It is not a short book but it is an easy read. I liked it..Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 11, 2023
The emerald Island.
All peoples have their own ideas, superstitions, and ways of life. The Irish definitely do. Ireland is a country of tails, superstitions, little people, giants and folk law. It’s also home to the oldest man made structure on earth, Newgrange. If you are Irish or interested in the Irish, this book will introduce you to the Irish and to the mysteries and Magic of Ireland.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 17, 2019
Ireland
A must read before your trip To Ireland, or when you return home or even if you have lived their all if your life but not yet enjoyed the reading of this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 02, 2019
Loved this book!
History of Ireland without the boring lectures. From a traveling storyteller in 1950s Ireland; he tells us about Ireland in a very compelling way.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 19, 2020
An Excellent Listen
Frank Delaney’s narration of his story of the history of Ireland is delightful as is the story itself! Top-notch and not to be missed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 12, 2021
Ireland
Good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 29, 2020
A+
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
