The Aran Islands (eBook, ePUB) - Synge, J. M.
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J. M. Synge's 'The Aran Islands' is a captivating exploration of Irish rural life and culture in the early 20th century. Written in a poetic and evocative style, Synge paints a vivid picture of the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the Aran Islands, as well as the customs and traditions of its inhabitants. The book is a testament to Synge's keen observational skills and his ability to capture the essence of a place and its people through his writing. Set against the backdrop of the Irish literary revival, 'The Aran Islands' is a prime example of Synge's unique blend of naturalism and…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
J. M. Synge's 'The Aran Islands' is a captivating exploration of Irish rural life and culture in the early 20th century. Written in a poetic and evocative style, Synge paints a vivid picture of the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the Aran Islands, as well as the customs and traditions of its inhabitants. The book is a testament to Synge's keen observational skills and his ability to capture the essence of a place and its people through his writing. Set against the backdrop of the Irish literary revival, 'The Aran Islands' is a prime example of Synge's unique blend of naturalism and romanticism. Synge's deep connection to Ireland and its people is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable literary work for those interested in Irish culture and history. As a prominent figure in the Irish literary revival, Synge's insights into rural Irish life and his poetic prose make 'The Aran Islands' a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Irish literature.
Autorenporträt
Synge was born on 16 April 1871, in Newtown Villas, Rathfarnham, County Dublin, the youngest of eight children of upper-middle-class Protestant parents. His father John Hatch Synge was a barrister, and came from a family of landed gentry in Glanmore Castle, County Wicklow. Synge's paternal grandfather, also named John Synge, was an evangelical Christian involved in the movement that became the Plymouth Brethren, and his maternal grandfather, Rrt Traill, was a Church of Ireland rector in Schull, County Cork, who died in 1847 during the Great Irish Famine. He was a descendant of Edward Synge, Archbishop of Tuam, and Edward's son Nicholas, the Bishop of Killaloe. His nephews included mathematician John Lighton Synge and optical microscopy pioneer Edward Hutchinson Synge.