Knopf Guide: Ireland (Knopf Guides) - Softcover

Knopf Guides

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0307264491 ISBN 13: 9780307264497

Publisher: Knopf, 2007

Synopsis

Be transported to the lush green isle of Ireland and discover its rich historical legacy through this lavishly illustrated and information-packed book. Contains more than 1,000 drawings, photos and maps. Over 200 itineraries explore exciting places such as Dublin--home to James Joyce and Bram Stoker--Blarney Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral. National ads/media.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

From Publishers Weekly

Both Voices in Ireland and Ireland are best suited to the independent, experienced traveler who has seen Ireland's standard tourist itinerary and is interested in knowing more about Irish history and literature. Kavanagh, an English-born poet of Irish extraction, reminds us that Ireland, despite many similarities, is "not a quaint variant of England." He begins his literary tour in the northeast and circles around the west and south, ending his journey at Dublin. Not an off-the-cuff trifle, his book includes footnotes and bibliography. Though intended as a traveler's "companion," Kavanagh's book may be better enjoyed by armchair travelers. Some libraries may already own Susan and Thomas Cahill's A Literary Guide to Ireland (1973. o.p.). Knopf's compact, lavishly illustrated guide is an English translation of a French guide published by Gallimard in 1994. Though information on lodging, food, and shopping is offered, the focus is on history and culture. As with Kavanagh's work, this guide may be too heavy for some travelers' tastes, but for others it will make a more interesting trip. An optional purchase for public libraries.?Mary C. Kalfatovic, Telesec Lib. Svcs., Washington, D.C.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Knopf
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0307264491
• ISBN 13: 9780307264497
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384