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Lädt ... Last Prince of Ireland (Original 1992; 1992. Auflage)von Morgan Llywelyn
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Substance: An historical drama from Ireland: the fifteen-day trek by the followers of Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare in January 1602 from their defeat in south Ireland to their refuge in the north (approximately 200 miles). Reduced from 4000 to under 100 by running-battles, starvation, and exposure, O'Sullivan's followers epitomize the spirit of the Gael under English oppression. The epic exploit high-lights the savagery of the age and the tragedy of a people fighting against its own members in individual self-interest. The author follows the stories of several people intended to represent their class or station. The mature love of the older couple and the friendly rivalry of two elderly men is the most realistic. Except for the obligatory dastard who values gold more than loyalty, everyone else is uniformly dedicated to their leader. It is unclear how many of the actors actually existed, outside of Donal Cam himself, but the author certainly invented most of the detailed action and all of the pyschology of the book. Style: Sometimes poetic, usually just Romantic. Sometimes the description of past events was hard to follow, since the chronololgy was not made clear in the very beginning as to when some of the prior battles and events ocurred. Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
After the battle of Kinsale, Donal Cam O'Sullivan sets out with his clan to an inland stronghold in the dead of winter. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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The Last Prince is Donal Cam O'Sullivan, still determined after the battle not to surrender his homeland. He flees with his clan toward an inland stronghold, as the Gaelic nation is ripped apart not only by war but by the seed of betrayal planted by the English, whose powerful bribes turn brother against brother. The awesome saga of Donal Cam and his clan's winter journey is a powerful vision of honor and betrayal, pride and desperation. Morgan Llywelyn captures the heart of the Irish struggle to survive.