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Stark landscapes, sharper tensions, and a story that binds old world grit to modern questions.
In Hurrish, a study set in the Burren of north Clare, a rural community wrestles with land, loyalty, and the changing reach of authority. The book paints a portrait of a place where nature is as unforgiving as human power.
From dawn to dusk, the hills and dry stone walls frame a world of farmers, fishermen, magistrates, and neighbors whose fortunes hinge on fragile alliances. A warm, formidable farmer named Hurrish O’Brien and his kin stand at the center of a web of local color, pride, and conflict, while outsiders and government figures push against a culture that both shelters and constrains them. The atmosphere blends rugged beauty with a sense of looming trouble, inviting readers to watch how trust, danger, and community survive under pressure.What you’ll experience:
- A richly drawn setting: a sea-washed, limestone landscape that's as much a character as any person.
- A cast of vivid figures: a strong, complex farmer; a magistrate clashing with local custom; and a community watching every move.
- The clash between traditional life and formal authority, with consequences that ripple through daily work and family ties.
- A mood of suspense and mystery that hints at violence beneath everyday talk and routine.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an intimate and in-depth exploration of Irish identity and tradition through the life of Hurrish O'Brien, a giant of a man inhabiting the rocky wilderness of the Burren. The author captures the stark beauty of this ancient landscape, while also delving into the political and social issues that shaped Ireland in the 19th century. Hurrish's world is one of extremes, where the ancient Celtic temperament of poetic excitability and emotion clashes with the cruel realities of famine and oppression. The book explores the ways in which individuals navigate personal and communal struggles amidst these stark conditions, highlighting the underlying tensions between tradition and modernity and the enduring power of human spirit amid hardship and adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331737063_0
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Hurrish, Vol 1 of 2 A Study Classic Reprint
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