The Field Day Anthology of Irish Writing
Author : Seamus Deane
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 1756 pages
File Size : 17,82 MB
Release : 1991
Category : English literature
ISBN : 9780814799079
Author : Seamus Deane
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 1756 pages
File Size : 17,82 MB
Release : 1991
Category : English literature
ISBN : 9780814799079
Author : Dana Hearne
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,56 MB
Release : 2020-08-03
Category : Eviction
ISBN : 9781910820599
In late-nineteenth century Ireland, an agrarian revolution was brewing, spearheaded by the 1879 formation of the National Land League, who sought to a pathway for impoverished tenant farmers to own the land they worked. The ideas of the all-male organization were so incendiary for their time that, in 1881, its leaders created the Ladies Land League so "that the women might carry on the work after the men were imprisoned" and appointed Anna Parnell--sister of Land League president Charles Stewart Parnell--as its head. Tale of a Great Sham is Anna Parnell's account of the work of the Ladies Land League, as well as a detailed analysis of what she saw as the shortcomings of the National Land League's executive members. Anna was a committed radical and remained one even after her brother Charles had dropped his most progressive views in favor of what she saw as a watered-down compromise--the so-called "great sham" of the Kilmainham Treaty, which did little to alleviate the injustices suffered by tenant farmers. Featuring an introduction from the renowned feminist historian Margaret Ward, Tales of a Great Sham is a comprehensive study of an important group overlooked for too long in the chronicles of Ireland's radical past.
Author : Anna Parnell
Publisher :
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 20,21 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Author : Beverly E. Schneller
Publisher : Academica Press,LLC
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 29,54 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1930901291
Anna Parnell was one of Charles Stewart Parnell's two sisters and like her other sister Fanny was an avid supporter of Home Rule and Land League agitation as well as of her brother's leadership of the Irish Party. Professor Schneller discusses Anna's journalism in Ireland, Britain and the United States and shows the development of her feminism and nationalism at the time of her brothers imprisonment in Kilmainham Prison. The wider context of her writing and the emergence of a genuine women's voice in Irish party politics is also illuminated.
Author : Phil Dandrea
Publisher : Acanthus Pub
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 47,62 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780984217342
Sham was a horse that seemed destined for greatness. He boasted a winning pedigree, a sleek and muscular frame, experienced trainers, and talented jockeys. Early races validated his potential, as he ran to victories by as many as fifteen lengths. After he defeated the mighty Secretariat in the Wood Memorial, many turf writers were touting Sham as the Kentucky Derby favorite. The stage was set for Sham-mania to sweep the country at a time when the nation needed a hero. But it was Secretariat who won over the nation. Despite impressive victories and record-breaking performances, Sham's popularity paled in comparison. If Secretariat was America's horse, Sham might well have been everyman's horse, a working-class hero who couldn't get the recognition he deserved. This is the other side of the story of Secretariat's famous Triple Crown season and of his remarkable challenger who found that great was only second best.
Author : Marguerite Henry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 17,38 MB
Release : 2001-06
Category : Arabian horse
ISBN : 0689845138
Born in the stables of the Sultan of Morocco, an Arabian stallion named Sham is taken to England, along with the loyal yet mute Arab stable boy who tends to him, and becomes one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed.
Author : Garrett
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 11,60 MB
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Isis very much unveiled, being the story of the great Mahatma hoax by Garrett: Unravel the captivating tale of one of history's most audacious hoaxes. "Isis very much unveiled" delves into the enigmatic world of the Mahatma, a mystical figure whose identity becomes shrouded in mystery and deception. Garrett's meticulous investigation brings to light the complexities and motivations behind the grand illusion that mesmerized the world. This gripping narrative explores the power of belief and the allure of the unknown, offering a fascinating glimpse into the human psyche. Key Aspects of the Book "Isis very much unveiled, being the story of the great Mahatma hoax": Mysterious Deception: The book unravels the intricate web of deception woven around the enigmatic Mahatma, captivating readers with its spellbinding twists and turns. Cultural Fascination: The story delves into the fascination with mysticism and the exotic, drawing readers into a world of spiritual intrigue and illusions. Impact on History: "Isis very much unveiled" examines how this extraordinary hoax left a lasting impact on society's perception of the mystical and the unknown. Garrett is an investigative writer and historian who has devoted his talents to unraveling captivating tales from history. With a passion for exploring the hidden truths behind extraordinary events, Garrett's works delve into the intersections of myth and reality, shedding light on the complexities of human nature and belief systems. In "Isis very much unveiled, being the story of the great Mahatma hoax," Garrett skillfully reconstructs the riveting story of the Mahatma, revealing the layers of intrigue and the motivations that drove this audacious deception. His works transport readers to the past, shedding new light on pivotal moments that have shaped the course of history.
Author : Anne Maguire
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 31,47 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Gay men
ISBN : 9780972929639
Author : Stella Gray
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic books
ISBN :
Our marriage is a sham. I'm the first to admit it. Only privately, of course. Notorious playboy Luka Zoric needs a wife, and the good PR it brings. I just need the career boost being his top model will give me. It's a win-win--on paper. But since when has real life been simple? His jealousy makes me crazy. The control he maintains over my body is unacceptable. I really shouldn't be so turned on by it. But there's more to both me and my husband than meets the eye. And it isn't long before I'm wondering--which of us has made the bigger mistake? Book one of three.
Author : Gregory David Roberts
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 22,9 MB
Release : 2004-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429908270
Based on his own extraordinary life, Gregory David Roberts’ Shantaram is a mesmerizing novel about a man on the run who becomes entangled within the underworld of contemporary Bombay—the basis for the Apple + TV series starring Charlie Hunnam. “It took me a long time and most of the world to learn what I know about love and fate and the choices we make, but the heart of it came to me in an instant, while I was chained to a wall and being tortured.” An escaped convict with a false passport, Lin flees maximum security prison in Australia for the teeming streets of Bombay, where he can disappear. Accompanied by his guide and faithful friend, Prabaker, the two enter the city’s hidden society of beggars and gangsters, prostitutes and holy men, soldiers and actors, and Indians and exiles from other countries, who seek in this remarkable place what they cannot find elsewhere. As a hunted man without a home, family, or identity, Lin searches for love and meaning while running a clinic in one of the city’s poorest slums, and serving his apprenticeship in the dark arts of the Bombay mafia. The search leads him to war, prison torture, murder, and a series of enigmatic and bloody betrayals. The keys to unlock the mysteries and intrigues that bind Lin are held by two people. The first is Khader Khan: mafia godfather, criminal-philosopher-saint, and mentor to Lin in the underworld of the Golden City. The second is Karla: elusive, dangerous, and beautiful, whose passions are driven by secrets that torment her and yet give her a terrible power. Burning slums and five-star hotels, romantic love and prison agonies, criminal wars and Bollywood films, spiritual gurus and mujaheddin guerrillas—this huge novel has the world of human experience in its reach, and a passionate love for India at its heart.