A Book of Ireland – Frank O’Connor (1979 Collins Reprint) | Irish Prose, Poetry & 52 Photos

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Glimpse the Emerald Isle through Story & Lens

Edited by legendary short-story writer Frank O’Connor, this Collins National Anthology (first issued 1959, crisp 1979 reprint) blends myth, memoir, history, and verse—plus 52 black-and-white photographs—to capture Ireland’s spirit from Kilkenny Castle to the streets of Dublin.

Details

  • Editor • Frank O’Connor
  • Series • Collins National Anthologies
  • Edition • Latest reprint 1979 (first 1959)
  • Format • Hardcover w/ dust jacket • 8 × 5 × 1 in • 384 pp
  • Language • English | Genre • Irish Literature Anthology
  • Condition • Jacket bright, tiny edge rubs; red cloth boards immaculate; pages clean, red top-stain unfaded; binding tight, no markings

Why You’ll Love It

  • Curated mix of Yeats, Joyce, Colum & folklore—perfect St. Patrick’s-Day reading
  • 52 period photos add texture to every essay and ballad
  • Compact size with striking harp jacket—ideal coffee-table accent

 Explore Ireland without Leaving Your Armchair

Add this anthology to your cart and let each page play like a folk tune in your mind.

About the Editor – Frank O’Connor

Cork-born O’Connor (1903-1966) is famed for realist stories such as “Guests of the Nation.” His deep love for Irish vernacular shines in this hand-picked collection.

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