"Spring Sowing" is a powerful collection of short stories that captures the raw, unyielding essence of rural Irish life in the early 20th century. Written by the acclaimed Liam O'Flaherty, these stories delve into the intimate struggles and triumphs of the peasantry, particularly those living on the rugged Aran Islands. The title story, "Spring Sowing," serves as a poignant centerpiece, illustrating the cyclical nature of labor and the deep connection between the land and those who toil upon it. Throughout the collection, ...
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"Spring Sowing" is a powerful collection of short stories that captures the raw, unyielding essence of rural Irish life in the early 20th century. Written by the acclaimed Liam O'Flaherty, these stories delve into the intimate struggles and triumphs of the peasantry, particularly those living on the rugged Aran Islands. The title story, "Spring Sowing," serves as a poignant centerpiece, illustrating the cyclical nature of labor and the deep connection between the land and those who toil upon it. Throughout the collection, O'Flaherty employs a stark, naturalist style to explore themes of survival, poverty, and the indomitable human spirit. His prose is marked by a keen observation of both the physical landscape and the psychological depth of his characters. From the harsh realities of agricultural life to the subtle shifts in human relationships, these tales provide a vivid window into a vanishing world. As one of the most significant voices in modern Irish literature, O'Flaherty presents a vision of Ireland that is both brutal and beautiful, cementing "Spring Sowing" as a foundational work in the canon of short fiction. Readers will find themselves transported to a time and place where every action is a testament to the endurance of the soul against the elements. This 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. This 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. As 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.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 302 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 302 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Add this copy of Spring Sowing to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Quercus Rare Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chico, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. The great Irish writer's third book. This is a Near Fine copy in the "Travelers' Library" series, issued two years after the First Edition. A delightful small book, in a blue cloth binding with gilt lettering and decoration on the spine; a touch of wear at the extremities. No DJ. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
