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Through the Streets Broad and Narrow

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ISBN: 9781800970489
AuthorCollinge, Declan
Pub Date31/05/2023
BindingPaperback
Pages220
CountryIRL
Dewey820.994183
SeriesBeehive Publication
Quick overview Captures the spirit and culture of the city of Dublin, in literature, song, character and place.
€29.99

The city in literature, song, character and place. Declan Collinge's compelling literary journey down those historic streets, broad and narrow, now adds a rich colourful dimension to our understanding of the ancient city. It evokes the enduring spirit of Dublin, bequeathed to us by the many talented writers, poets and artists of today and times past, capturing in one volume much of the unique character and literary personality of the city and its people.

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The city in literature, song, character and place. Declan Collinge's compelling literary journey down those historic streets, broad and narrow, now adds a rich colourful dimension to our understanding of the ancient city. It evokes the enduring spirit of Dublin, bequeathed to us by the many talented writers, poets and artists of today and times past, capturing in one volume much of the unique character and literary personality of the city and its people.

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