Bibliograph

Ireland in poetry, with paintings, drawings, photographs, and other works of art, edited by Charles Sullivan

Type

Label

Ireland in poetry, with paintings, drawings, photographs, and other works of art, edited by Charles Sullivan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ireland in poetry

Oclc number

31239187

Responsibility statement

edited by Charles Sullivan

Sub title

with paintings, drawings, photographs, and other works of art

Summary

This is an anthology of Irish poetry and art. 150 poems and 120 works of art were selected to evoke Ireland's natural bounty, history, people, and hopes for the future. The poems date from the time of the Celtic invasion to the present, and include both classic verses of old Ireland and lyrics of the new

Table Of Contents

1. The country of Ireland -- Natural beauty -- Castles -- Churches and cathedrals -- Cities and towns -- Rural life -- 2. The history of Ireland -- Ireland as a goddess -- Celtic heritage -- Religion -- Wars and invasions -- Orange and green -- 3. The people of Ireland -- A poet's life -- Dubliners and other individuals -- Relationships -- The generations -- Wit and wisdom -- Nostalgia -- The American connection -- 4. The future of Ireland -- Children -- Prosperity and peace

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