The Essential Library for Irish Americans

By Morgan Llywelyn

Book Overview

An acclaimed novelist and heroine to many Irish Americans suggests a broad reading list of books about Ireland and its heritage, and summarizes the experiences each book holds in store for the reader. The books are listed by category, such as biography and autobiography, history, poetry, and fiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312869134
• ISBN13: 9780312869137
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Forge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A great read leading to more great reads

This book helped me further explore my interest in Irish history. It is very difficult to sift through the thousands of sub-standard to awful texts written on Ireland and her people, and this book has helped find the books truly worth reading. I haven't found a bad book that was recommended by The Essential Library.

Well researched, highly readable, reference

Morgan has once again used her background as a historical researcher combined with an easy flowing style to give the most succint encapsulation of at least 100 books, covering several genres. Better than reading a review in the New York Times. It allows you to be knowledgable of the context and contents of these wonderful books as if you have already read the book, but tugs at your intellect to read the whole story. It provides insights about many of the authors and their works that could only have been written by one who loves the written word.