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Ireland
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Frank Delaney
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Ireland travels through the centuries by way of story after story, from the savage grip of the Ice Age to the green and troubled land of tourist brochures and news headlines. Along the way, we meet foolish kings and innocent monks, god-heroes and great works of art, shrewd Norman raiders and envoys from Rome, leaders, poets, and lovers. Each illuminates the magic of Ireland, the power of England, and the eternal connection to the land.
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"The writing is smooth, seductive, and intentionally didactic in its combination of history, myth, and blarney." ( Sunday Telegraph)
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- Paul KENYON
- 18-01-22
Irish things you didn't know you didn't know
History of Ireland beautifully delivered by a true seanchaí. I even liked the ambiguous disclaimer.
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- Ms Gaye Donaldson
- 02-08-23
Absolutely loved this
This is a beautiful unfolding story within a story. Sublime and satisfying in every respect
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- J
- 20-02-15
Lends itself very well to an oral rendition
It was better than expected, as I've recently listened to some books that didn't work well in the audio version, for example, Life of Pi, which I found too rambling to follow.
This story is about a storyteller and is beautifully told and narrated by the author. Contrary to the
impression the book cover gives, it's a simple and very human tale that gently guides you through thousands of years of Irish history.
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- George
- 28-08-06
Enjoyable Story
I was not certain about this book but within a few minutes of switching on became drawn in and found it hard to switch off.
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- P. Ceanadach
- 13-05-20
Wonderful story, beautifully told.
I was rivetted from the first line, Frank Delaney is a natural storyteller and I would highly recommend this audio book. Beautifully read, beautifully told.
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- Chris Casey
- 28-03-23
Delightful!
Delayed has written a wonderful story within a story... within a story. Great characters, wit and authentic voice of Ireland.
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- Sapna Malik
- 14-06-23
Not the whole book!!
I listened to this rather than reading it after seeing reviews that said it was meant to be heard and not read. My husband read it. He mentioned a few things (eg St Patrick driving out the snakes) which i didn’t remember so I opened the book as I listened and its all missing from the audiobook! Very disappointing. Mr Delaney does an excellent narration - I just wish it was the whole book without parts edited out! Now will have to re read the book.
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