The Aran Islands (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169692299)

The Aran Islands is a non-fiction book written by John M. Synge. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's experiences during his stay on the Aran Islands, a group of three islands located off the west coast of Ireland. The book was originally published in 1907 and has since become a classic in Irish literature.The book is divided into three parts, each describing the author's experiences on one of the three Aran Islands. The author describes the landscape, the people, their customs, and their way of life. He also provides a detailed account of the history and culture of the Aran Islands.The author's writing style is descriptive and poetic, and he captures the essence of the islands in a way that is both informative and entertaining. He describes the harsh living conditions of the islanders, their reliance on the sea for their livelihood, and their deep attachment to their traditions and culture.The book is considered an important work of Irish literature and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the Aran Islands and its people. It is also regarded as an important historical document that provides insight into the life of the islanders during a time of great social and economic change in Ireland.Overall, The Aran Islands is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique glimpse into the life and culture of the Aran Islands and its people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, history, or culture.A few of the younger men looked doubtful, but the older people, who have watched the rye turning into oats, seemed to accept the magic frankly, and did not show any surprise that 'a duine uasal' (a noble person) should be able to do like the witches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. M. Synge
ISBN-10: 116969229X
ISBN-13: 9781169692299
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 98
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d