Sheehan, Ronan
Foley's Asia: A Sketchbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9781901866360
- author:
- Sheehan, Ronan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Lilliput Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 14.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Foley's Asia is a rich and evocative exploration of the lives of Irishmen who served in northern India during the nineteenth century. Through the lens of John Henry Foley, Queen Victoria's favourite sculptor, Ronan Sheehan weaves together a narrative that spans generations and continents.
The statue that gives the book its name is a powerful symbol of the conflicted loyalties at the heart of Foley's work. This remarkable imaginative work shifts seamlessly between nineteenth-century set-pieces and modern-day Ireland, revealing the complex and often turbulent history of Britain's empire in Asia.
By exploring the fractured identities of those who served in India, Sheehan sheds new light on a fascinating period in history. A thought-provoking and engaging read, Foley's Asia is a must-have for anyone interested in historical fiction, travel writing, or the complexities of identity.
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