Irish Days: Oral Histories of the Twentieth Century - Softcover

Hickey, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856265218 ISBN 13: 9781856265218

Publisher: Kyle Cathie, 2004

Synopsis

For anyone with Irish connections or simply drawn to the wealth of witty and colorful anecdotes from Ireland's history, "Irish Days" sparkles with memories of a fading era. Evoking memories of the early 20th century, it records the reminiscences of older generations, providing a unique insight into a way of life that is gone but not forgotten. Memories of evictions, the Black and Tans, and the story of how Eamon Kelly found his way into acting all reflect the richness of this work of oral history.

About this title

Review:

An entrancing book... one is often moved -- The Oldie, July 04

Book Description:

Eleven interviews with Irish people all aged over 75 are presented here. Against a background of world-shattering events at home and abroad, Margaret Hickey's subjects lived lives of extraordinary diversity and recount them with the poetry for which their country is renowned.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kyle Cathie
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1856265218
• ISBN 13: 9781856265218
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256