A former Irish boxer becomes obsessed with the Wexford Rising, a failed peasant revolt against the English in 1798. He gives up his job to write a book, the writing goes badly, his wife leaves him--but in the end it all turns out to have been worth it. By the author of On Borrowed Ground.
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Publisher:
Merlin Publishing
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780863274572
Publish year:
1994
Publish date:
Sept. 12, 1994
Hugh Fitzgerald Ryan
Hugh Fitzgerald Ryan was an American novelist known for his seminal work "The Long Goodbye," a gritty exploration of post-war disillusionment and moral ambiguity. His spare and incisive prose style, combined with his keen insight into human nature, made him a key figure in the development of modern American literature.