Stories by English Authors: Ireland

By Various

Book Overview

""Stories By English Authors: Ireland"" is a collection of short stories written by various English authors, each of whom has a unique perspective on the country of Ireland. The stories are set in different time periods and explore different aspects of Irish life, from the struggles of rural farmers to the political upheaval of the early 20th century. The collection includes works by some of the most celebrated writers of the English language, including William Butler Yeats, Bram Stoker, and James Joyce. Through their stories, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and people of Ireland. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or simply interested in learning more about Ireland, this collection is sure to captivate and entertain.On the contrary, every one of his friends--or, in other words, every man in the parish--was ready to support him. He was clapped on the back until his bones were nearly dislocated in his body, and his hand shaken until his arm lost its cunning at the needle for half a week afterward. This, to be sure, was a bitter business, a state of being past endurance. Every man was his friend--no man was his enemy. A desperate position for any person to find himself in, but doubly calamitous to a martial tailor.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162685735
• ISBN13: 9781162685731
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"