The Casket Of Irish Pearls: A Selection Of Prose And Verse From The Best Irish Writers

By: Thornton Mac Mahon

Book Overview

The Casket of Irish Pearls: A Selection of Prose and Verse from the Best Irish Writers is a book compiled by Mac Mahon and Thornton in 1846. The book is a collection of literary works from some of the most prominent Irish writers of the time, including William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Samuel Beckett, among others.The book features a variety of writing styles, including poetry, short stories, and essays. The works explore themes such as Irish history, culture, folklore, and identity, as well as universal themes such as love, loss, and human nature.The title of the book, The Casket of Irish Pearls, is a metaphor for the literary gems contained within its pages. The editors aimed to showcase the best of Irish literature and provide readers with a glimpse into the rich literary tradition of Ireland.Overall, The Casket of Irish Pearls is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish literature and culture. It provides a snapshot of the literary landscape of Ireland in the mid-19th century and highlights the enduring legacy of Irish writers.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: 1166982084
• ISBN13: 9781166982089
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"