Description
Discover the harrowing journey of Willie as he navigates the complexities of war in 'A Long Long Way', a masterwork by renowned author Sebastian Barry. With exquisite prose and profound emotional depth, this novel captures the essence of camaraderie, struggle, and the poignant realities faced by the Royal Dublin Fusiliers during World War I. Set against the backdrop of the Easter Rising, the narrative reveals the intense divided loyalties of Irish soldiers, exploring their experiences in a foreign conflict while grappling with personal ties at home. Delve into Willie's coming of age story as he parts ways with his beloved Gretta and confronts the painful impact of war on his family dynamics, particularly with his loyalist father. With 304 pages of captivating storytelling, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Irish literature, and wartime narratives. Perfect for book lovers eager to explore themes of identity, sacrifice, and the complexity of human emotions in times of turmoil. Experience the beauty and sadness that defines 'A Long Long Way'. Available in brand new condition with an ISBN of 9780571218011, published by Faber in 2006. Fast delivery options are available for your convenience, ensuring you receive this poignant tale in no time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571218011
Year: 2006
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 304
Description:
Told in Sebastian Barry's characteristically beautiful prose, A Long Long Way evokes the camaraderie and humour of Willie and his regiment, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, but also the cruelty and sadness of war, and the divided loyalties that many Irish soldiers felt. Tracing their experiences through the course of the war, the narrative brilliantly explores and dramatises the events of the Easter Rising within Ireland, and how such a seminal political moment came to affect those boys off fighting for the King of England on foreign fields - the paralysing doubts and divisions it caused them. It also charts Willie's coming of age, his leaving behind of his sweetheart Gretta, and the effect the war has on his relationship with his father, a member of the Dublin Military Police and fervent loyalist. Running throughout is the question of how such young men came to be fighting in a war, and how they struggled with the events that raged around them.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571218011
Year: 2006
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 304
Description:
Told in Sebastian Barry's characteristically beautiful prose, A Long Long Way evokes the camaraderie and humour of Willie and his regiment, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, but also the cruelty and sadness of war, and the divided loyalties that many Irish soldiers felt. Tracing their experiences through the course of the war, the narrative brilliantly explores and dramatises the events of the Easter Rising within Ireland, and how such a seminal political moment came to affect those boys off fighting for the King of England on foreign fields - the paralysing doubts and divisions it caused them. It also charts Willie's coming of age, his leaving behind of his sweetheart Gretta, and the effect the war has on his relationship with his father, a member of the Dublin Military Police and fervent loyalist. Running throughout is the question of how such young men came to be fighting in a war, and how they struggled with the events that raged around them.