ISBN: 9781883513177

Noted for its literary legacy, Ireland has long been a top travel destination. This latest in the "Whereabouts Press Traveler's Literary Companions" series features Ireland's top writers … More...

Noted for its literary legacy, Ireland has long been a top travel destination. This latest in the "Whereabouts Press Traveler's Literary Companions" series features Ireland's top writers as guides to the natural beauties and cultural nuances of the Emerald Isle.Ireland has consistently been in the top fifteen international travel destinations for Americans. Its immense appeal rests largely on the fact that it offers, even in the twenty-first century, a warm and inviting combination of ancient sites and modern cities. To help prospective visitors get an immediate feel for Ireland's lingering past and stylish present, this collection of short stories features some of Ireland's greatest (and newest) writers as engaging tour guides for all those who would like to better understand the prodigious literary heritage of an island which has produced the likes of James Joyce, Sean O'Faolain, Edna O'Brien, Frank O'Connor, Elizabeth Bowen, and William Trevor. These writers, plus an impressive line-up of other contributors, will take readers on an unprecedented journey across Ireland's four provinces - Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught - introducing them, en route, to the natural beauties and cultural nuances of the Emerald Isle. Books<

ISBN: 9781883513177

What explains the fact that one of the world’s smallest, least assuming countries has consistently been among the top 15 international travel destinations for Americans-includi… More...

What explains the fact that one of the world’s smallest, least assuming countries has consistently been among the top 15 international travel destinations for Americans-including Ireland’s appeal can be attributed to many things: its blend of picturesque villages and bustling modern cities, its people known for their warmth, charm, stoicism, and individuality, its history — one of the most dramatic of any country on the planet — and its rich literary tradition. This engaging collection of short stories captures all these qualities of Ireland and more. Set in the Emerald Isle’s legendary provinces of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught, these varied tales by some of the world’s most renowned writers give prospective visitors an immediate feel for the country’s enduring past and exciting present. Frank O’Connor, Liam O’Flaherty, William Trevor, John McGahern, Benedict Kiely, Patrick Kavanugh, Gerry Adams, Hugo Hamilton, and Desmond Hogan are among the talents represented here. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Travel International>Great Brit,Ireland>Ireland, Whereabouts Press Core >1<

ISBN: 9781883513177

What explains the fact that one of the world''s smallest, least assuming countries has consistently been among the top 15 international travel destinations for Americans? Ireland''s appea… More...

What explains the fact that one of the world''s smallest, least assuming countries has consistently been among the top 15 international travel destinations for Americans? Ireland''s appeal can be attributed to many things: its blend of picturesque villages and bustling modern cities, its people known for their warmth, charm, stoicism, and individuality, its history - one of the most dramatic of any country on the planet - and its rich literary tradition. This engaging collection of short stories captures all these qualities of Ireland and more. Set in the Emerald Isle''s legendary provinces of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught, these varied tales by some of the world''s most renowned writers give prospective visitors an immediate feel for the country''s enduring past and exciting present. Frank O''Connor, Liam O''Flaherty, William Trevor, John McGahern, Benedict Kiely, Patrick Kavanugh, Gerry Adams, Hugo Hamilton, and Desmond Hogan are among the talents represented here. Books > Literary Criticism > Criticism & Theory List_Books<

ISBN: 9781883513177

What explains the fact that one of the world''s smallest, least assuming countries has consistently been among the top 15 international travel destinations for Americans? Ireland''s appea… More...

What explains the fact that one of the world''s smallest, least assuming countries has consistently been among the top 15 international travel destinations for Americans? Ireland''s appeal can be attributed to many things: its blend of picturesque villages and bustling modern cities, its people known for their warmth, charm, stoicism, and individuality, its history - one of the most dramatic of any country on the planet - and its rich literary tradition. This engaging collection of short stories captures all these qualities of Ireland and more. Set in the Emerald Isle''s legendary provinces of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught, these varied tales by some of the world''s most renowned writers give prospective visitors an immediate feel for the country''s enduring past and exciting present. Frank O''Connor, Liam O''Flaherty, William Trevor, John McGahern, Benedict Kiely, Patrick Kavanugh, Gerry Adams, Hugo Hamilton, and Desmond Hogan are among the talents represented here. Books List_Books<