Keane, John B.
The Bodhran Makers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847178855
- author:
- Keane, John B.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Brandon
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Life in Dirrabeg, a small community on the Dingle Peninsula, is marked by hardship and struggle. As the 1950s dawn, many young people have left for England or America, seeking better opportunities. Those remaining face an uncertain future, with dwindling bogs and poor yields threatening their way of life. In this poignant novel, John B. Keane explores the tensions between tradition and progress in a close-knit community. The annual wren dance, a celebration of pagan roots, is a source of joy and connection for its participants. However, Canon Tett, an ultraconservative priest, seeks to suppress these customs, viewing them as a threat to his authority. Keane's witty and insightful writing brings the characters and their struggles to life, offering a nuanced portrayal of a bygone era.
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