Famous Irish Writers: Martin Wallace | Appletree Guides | 1992 Paperback
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Famous Irish Writers by Martin Wallace is an intimate guide to the lives and works of more than seventy Irish writers, including playwrights, novelists, poets, essayists, historians and philosophers. Covering figures from Jonathan Swift to Brendan Behan and Maria Edgeworth to Elizabeth Bowen, this 1992 Appletree Press paperback explores Irish writing within the context of each writer’s life and times. 96 pages, good used condition.
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Famous Irish Writers – Martin Wallace
Famous Irish Writers by Martin Wallace offers an engaging introduction to the lives and works of more than seventy Irish writers. Published by The Appletree Press in 1992, this 96-page paperback brings together playwrights, novelists, short story writers, poets, essayists, historians and philosophers in a compact and accessible guide to Ireland’s literary past.
The book places Irish writing within the context of each writer’s life and times, combining literary information with intriguing details about the personalities behind the works. Along the way, readers encounter a range of unusual and memorable stories, including the secret scribblings of an Irish rector and the surprising circumstances that led some writers towards literature.
About the Book
From Jonathan Swift to Brendan Behan, and from Maria Edgeworth to Elizabeth Bowen, Martin Wallace introduces readers to a broad selection of figures from Ireland’s literary history.
The book is particularly appealing for readers who enjoy discovering the stories behind famous authors. Rather than treating Irish literature solely as a collection of texts and literary works, it explores writers in relation to their individual lives, historical circumstances and distinctive personalities.
The guide also poses intriguing questions about the writers featured. Who turned to writing after running his sword through a fellow actor? Who stole a priest’s name and described himself as an “Irish potato seasoned with Attic salt”? And who became known as “the Invisible Prince”? These unusual details add character and curiosity to the book’s exploration of Irish literary history.
Key Features
- Author: Martin Wallace
- Title: Famous Irish Writers
- Series: Appletree Guides
- Publisher: The Appletree Press
- Publication Year: 1992
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 96
- ISBN: 0862813042
- Condition: Good Used Condition
- Coverage: More than seventy Irish writers
What You’ll Find Inside
- Irish playwrights and novelists
- Short story writers and poets
- Essayists, historians and philosophers
- Biographical details about Irish writers
- Literary figures considered within the context of their lives and times
- Curious and lesser-known details about writers and their lives
- Coverage ranging from Jonathan Swift to Brendan Behan
- Writers including Maria Edgeworth and Elizabeth Bowen
Who Is This Book For?
Famous Irish Writers is a useful choice for readers interested in Irish literature, Irish writers, literary history and Irish cultural history. Its compact 96-page format makes it suitable for readers looking for an accessible introduction to a wide range of Irish literary figures.
It may also appeal to students, literature enthusiasts and collectors of books relating to Irish literary history. Readers who enjoy biographical anecdotes and the personal stories behind famous writers may find the book particularly engaging.
About This Edition
This listing is for the 1992 paperback edition published by The Appletree Press. The book contains 96 pages and is offered in good used condition.
Book Details
- Author: Martin Wallace
- ISBN: 0862813042
- Publisher: The Appletree Press
- Publication Date: 1992
- Format: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 96
- Condition: Good Used Condition
- Series: Appletree Guides
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