Joseph Campbell

Mearing Stones: Leaves From my Note-book on Tramp in Donegal

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 145g
• ISBN-13: 9781016955362
• ISBN-10: 1016955367
• Artikelnr.: 66737728

Autorenporträt

Joseph Campbell (1879-1944) was an Irish poet and author prominently known for his rich contributions to Irish literature and folklore. Born in Belfast, Campbell was intricately woven into the fabric of the Irish literary revival and was a contemporary of famous figures like W.B. Yeats and Seamus Heaney. Highly regarded for his lyrical poetry and prosaic mastery, Campbell's works often reflected a deep appreciation for Irish landscapes and cultural heritage. Among his noted works, 'Mearing Stones: Leaves from My Note-Book on Tramp in Donegal' stands as a poignant reflection of his wanderings and observations in the rural heartlands of Ireland. This travelogue cum diary subtly encapsulates the ethereal beauty of the Donegal countryside while intertwining it with local lore and Campbell's own introspective thoughts. His literary style frequently embodies a blend of mysticism and realism, engendered by his acute awareness of Irish socio-political tensions and his fascination with the mythic dimensions of Gaelic tradition. Campbell's writings are not only invaluable for their aesthetic merit but also for their role in preserving and celebrating Ireland's cultural identity.