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King Goshawk and the Birds
Paperback
FantasyClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025768137
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
King Goshawk and the Birds is a visionary work of Irish satirical fantasy that masterfully blends ancient mythology with a biting critique of industrial capitalism. The story is set in a dystopian future where the natural world has been commodified to an absurd degree; a wealthy tycoon known as King Goshawk has purchased all the wild birds and flowers of the earth for his own private amusement. In a desperate attempt to reclaim the world's beauty, a philosopher travels to the mystical realm of Tir na nOg to summon the legendary hero Cuchulainn. The resulting narrative follows the ancient warrior as he navigates the confusing and often soul-crushing realities of modern Dublin.
Standing as a significant achievement in the Irish literary tradition, Eimar O'Duffy's novel utilizes the framework of a comic epic to explore profound themes of environmental loss, social inequality, and the erosion of human spirit in the face of rampant consumerism. With its sharp wit and inventive prose, King Goshawk and the Birds remains a compelling exploration of the clash between heroic ideals and a commercialized society, offering a unique bridge between traditional Celtic folklore and 20th-century speculative fiction.
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