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    612-822-4611

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In Wicklow And West Kerry

In Wicklow And West Kerry

Synge, J. M.

Paperback

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Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 9374838648
ISBN13: 9789374838648
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.17 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In Wicklow and West Kerry captures J. M. Synge's intimate portrayal of rural Ireland, where landscape and livelihood merge into a portrait of endurance and grace. Through his travels, Synge observes the lives of tramps, farmers, and wanderers, finding in their existence a reflection of Ireland's unyielding spirit. His writing transforms the rugged countryside into a living character, revealing both its beauty and its austerity. The essays intertwine social observation with poetic insight, offering glimpses of humor, hardship, and quiet resilience among the people who inhabit these remote regions. Each encounter-whether with an aged vagabond proud of his dignity or a sickly youth striving to survive-underscores the dignity found in struggle and the harmony between humanity and the land. Synge's prose conveys a deep empathy for the overlooked and a reverence for the cultural rhythms that shape everyday life. The result is a lyrical meditation on identity, poverty, and belonging within Ireland's timeless and untamed landscape.

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