{"product_id":"cross-roads-in-ireland-9781025578545","title":"Cross Roads in Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Padraic Colum\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Europe - Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cross Roads in Ireland\" is a lyrical and evocative exploration of the Irish landscape and spirit, penned by Padraic Colum, a leading figure of the Irish Literary Revival. Moving beyond a simple travelogue, this work weaves together history, folklore, and personal observation to create a vibrant portrait of a country in transition during the early 20th century. As Colum travels through the various provinces, he captures the essence of rural life, the weight of historical memory, and the enduring power of local legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the lives of the people encountered along the way-farmers, storytellers, and laborers-offering an intimate look at the social fabric and cultural identity of the time. From the rugged beauty of the West to the historical heartlands of the Midlands, Colum provides a deep sense of place, enriched by his poetic sensibility and profound knowledge of Gaelic tradition. \u003cb\u003e\"Cross Roads in Ireland\"\u003c\/b\u003e stands as a significant cultural document, preserving the atmosphere of a transformative era while celebrating the timeless character of the Irish people and their land. It remains an essential read for those interested in Irish history, topographical writing, and the art of the literary essay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887454077079,"sku":"9781025578545","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025578545.webp?v=1781159256","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/cross-roads-in-ireland-9781025578545","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}