The Bog Of Stars And Other Stories And Sketches Of Elizabethan Ireland

By Standish J. O'Grady

Book Overview

The Bog of Stars and Other Stories and Sketches of Elizabethan Ireland is a collection of short stories and sketches written by Standish O'Grady. The book is set in Ireland during the Elizabethan era and explores the lives of the people who lived during this time. The stories are based on historical events and feature characters such as rebels, soldiers, and peasants. The title story, The Bog of Stars, is a tale of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of a rebellion against English rule. Other stories in the collection include The Great Earl of Desmond, The Red Branch Knights, and The Battle of the Yellow Ford. The sketches in the book provide a vivid picture of life in Ireland during the Elizabethan era, with descriptions of landscapes, customs, and traditions. The Bog of Stars and Other Stories and Sketches of Elizabethan Ireland is a fascinating insight into a tumultuous period in Irish history, and a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature and history.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: 1163085391
• ISBN13: 9781163085394
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"