Gorry Rua Morning : (Red Garden Lane)
Ryan, John C.2014
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Michael Waters is moved back to Ireland by his mother, rather than being 'evacuated' in the Second World War. From his first conscious awakenings, he slowly and tenderly recounts the great Irish Diaspora and the impact of the war that drives so many to extreme poverty. The Irish education and religious systems are invoked early on and persist in framing the consciousness of Michael and his friend Little Paddy. Together, they grow up with an optimistic view of life, despite a background of squalor and the wretched misery of the Christian Brothers. The story is a love affair with childhood, persisting in Michael and Little Paddy's positive outlook on life. However, a definitive line is drawn under this when Michael is forced to leave on his 14th birthday.
Main title:
Gorry Rua Morning : (Red Garden Lane) / by John C. Ryan.
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Imprint:
Kibworth Beauchamp : Matador, 2014.
Collation:
224 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781783065455 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.9'2
Local class:
F
Language:
English
BRN:
3729707
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