The Emigrant

The Emigrant

Standish O’Grady

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781145922365
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'The Emigrant: A Poem in Four Cantos' by Standish O’Grady is a compelling narrative poem exploring the themes of Irish emigration during the 19th century. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, O’Grady captures the hopes, hardships, and resilience of those who left their homeland in search of a better life.This epic poem provides a valuable historical perspective on the social and economic forces that drove emigration from Ireland, offering readers a glimpse into the lives and experiences of the emigrants. O’Grady’s work remains a poignant reminder of the human cost of displacement and the enduring spirit of those who sought new beginnings in foreign lands. A significant contribution to Irish literature and historical understanding.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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