Books in Inis Meain
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The islands have produced numerous literary works. The most famous is Synge's "The Aran Islands" or McDonagh's play "The Cripple of Inishmaan" both of which are at the bottom of this list.
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Nothing much happens on the Aran Islands--at least, not much went on there in the late 19th century, when John Synge sailed out to these mist-shrouded, salt-sprayed, and wave-battered chunks of rocks south of Ireland. Therein lies the charm of the setting and of this lovely book, which captures the saltiness of both the marine air and the time-lost characters, who deeply believe in the magical "wee people." In cottages where nets and fishing tackle hang from beams, the women (who always wear red dresses and petticoats, as do some of the boys) sit at their spinning wheels or sew more..
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| isbn: | 0140184325 |
| author: | John M Synge |
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In 1934, the people of Inishmaan learn that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighboring island to film a documentary. No one is more excited than Cripple Billy, an unloved boy whose chief occupation has been grazing at cows and yearning for a girl who wants no part of him. For Billy is determined to cross the sea and audition for the Yank. And as news of his audacity ripples through his rumor-starved community, The Cripple of Inishmaan becomes a merciless portrayal of a world so comically cramped and mean-spirited that hope is an affront to its order.
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| isbn: | 0375705236 |
| author: | Martin McDonagh |
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This wonderfully rich book and its companion volume (Pilgrimage) densely cover so many fascinating aspects of the aran islands with a sensitive and philosophical approach, from it's geology and botany to its architecture, mythology, history and folklore. Highly recommended for those who savor reading!
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| isbn: | 1874675503 |
| author: | Tim Robinson |
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A compelling account of adultery in the Western Isles. The author is a native of
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| isbn: | 0863274781 |
| author: | Liam O'Flaherty |
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From the Publisher Founded in 1906 by J.M. Dent, the Everyman Library has always tried to make the best books ever written available to the greatest number of people at the lowest possible price. Unique editorial features that help Everyman Paperback Classics stand out from the crowd include: a leading scholar or literary critic's introduction to the text, a biography of the author, a chronology of her or his life and times, a historical selection of criticism, and a concise plot summary. All books published since 1993 have also been completely restyled: all type has been reset, more..
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| isbn: | 0460875116 |
| author: | J M Synge (editor) |
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An important translation recounting life in the Western Islands
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| isbn: | 0863278353 |
| author: | Heinreich Becker |
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