Waysiders: Stories Of Connacht (1918) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164089759)

Waysiders: Stories Of Connacht is a book written by Seumas O'Kelly and published in 1918. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in the Connacht region of Ireland. The stories explore the lives and experiences of the people who live in this rural part of Ireland, and the challenges they face in their daily lives. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in Connacht. Some of the stories deal with the struggles of farmers and laborers, while others explore the lives of fishermen and their families. There are also stories that delve into the supernatural and the mystical, with tales of ghosts and fairies that are common in Irish folklore.Throughout the book, O'Kelly's writing is marked by a deep appreciation of the natural beauty of Connacht, as well as a keen understanding of the challenges that its people face. He writes with a lyrical, almost poetic style, and his descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it are vivid and evocative.Waysiders: Stories Of Connacht is a timeless classic of Irish literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ireland. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that is now long gone, but which still exerts a powerful hold on the imagination of readers today.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: Seumas O'Kelly
ISBN-10: 1164089757
ISBN-13: 9781164089759
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d