Connemara : A Little Gaelic Kingdom-9780141049595

Connemara : A Little Gaelic Kingdom

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Tim Robinson's masterful Connemara trilogy reaches its pinnacle in this final instalment, hailed...
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Tim Robinson's masterful Connemara trilogy reaches its pinnacle in this final instalment, hailed by Robert Macfarlane as 'one of the most remarkable non-fiction projects undertaken in English'. With the meticulous attention of a cartographer and the eloquence of a gifted wordsmith, Robinson delves into the people, places, and history of south Connemara, one of Ireland's last bastions of Gaelic language and culture.

Lauded by literary luminaries such as Joseph O'Connor, John Burnside, Fintan O'Toole, and Giles Foden, Robinson's work stands as a testament to his unparalleled prose style and deep understanding of the Irish landscape. This book, a crowning achievement in one of the great literary endeavours of our time, is undoubtedly one of the most significant publishing events of 2011.

Robinson's unique ability to blend scientific rigour with artistic reverie has earned him accolades as both a scientist and an artist. John Banville aptly describes his method as one that 'both informs and delights'. Celebrated as the 'Proust & Ruskin of modern place-writing', Robinson's deep-mapping of Irish landscapes and visionary thinking have inspired countless others, including Robert Macfarlane.

This masterpiece of travel and topographical writing offers an enthralling meditation on times past, opening readers' eyes to the world around them. With measured grace, an artist's eye, and a scientist's sensibility, Robinson crafts a work that will endure far into the future. As Colm Toibin notes, he knows this world 'as no one else does', writing about it with a blend of awe, love, and eloquence that is truly unparalleled.

Readers who immerse themselves in this book will be rewarded with indelible mental images of places they may never have visited but will now never forget. It stands as a fitting conclusion to Robinson's extraordinary exploration of Connemara, a little Gaelic kingdom brought vividly to life through his incomparable prose.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780141049595
Book Author: Tim Robinson
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 131 x 197 x 27 cm
Book Publication Date: 2012-05-31
Book Pagination: 432 pages
Book Weight: 302g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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