This collection catches perfectly that special sense of rural Ireland which might be described as mixture of raw satirical humour, tragedy, and a kind of yearning for love and connection in a society that feels a constant tension between materialism and spirituality. #
At the Edge of the Western Wave is a big and sweeping enough collection to be able to accomodate these themes and their nuances:
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Carlos Reyes is a long-time noted Portland poet, writer and translator.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0971726566I4N00
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Book is in very good condition. First edition. Signed by author. General shelf and handling wear. Interior is clean with a tight spine. // 'What I love about this collection is that it catches perfectly that special sense of rural Ireland which might be described as mixture of raw satirical humour, tragedy, and a kind of yearning for love and connection in a society that feels a constant tension between materialism and spirituality. At the Edge of the Western Wave is a big and sweeping enough collection to be able to accommodate these themes and their nuances.--Ger Kileen. Seller Inventory # 005492486
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Paperback. Condition: As New. First Edition. Boldly signed by the poet on half-title page. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 006176