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The Adventures Of Seumas Beg; The Rocky Road To Dublin

The Adventures Of Seumas Beg; The Rocky Road To Dublin

James Stephens

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9789354758232
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A hook, a spark: sharp-witted and heartbreaking in equal measure, The Adventures Of Seumas Beg; The Rocky Road To Dublin returns to print with fresh energy and enduring relevance.This irish fiction collection gathers satirical short stories from early 20th century literature, pairing rural irish life with brisk humour and irony as emigration and travel reshape a world that feels both intimate and expansive. James Stephens’ keen eye for character-witty, wary, hopeful-offers a vivid panorama of Ireland on the cusp of modernity, inviting casual readers and scholars alike to savour a voice that is fearless, funny, and humane. It’s more than a set of tales; it is a study in tone, a field guide to a society in motion, and a doorway into classic anglo irish writing.Historically significant and continually relevant, the collection stands as a touchstone for readers exploring ireland early twentieth century culture and literature. For scholarly readers and irish literature students, it serves as a compact laboratory of style and social observation; for book club editions and general readers, it offers accessible charm without sacrificing depth. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. This is James Stephens at his most lucid, luminous, and transformative.

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