Edmund Leamy

The Golden Spears and Other Fairy Tales

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 169g
• ISBN-13: 9789386019400
• ISBN-10: 938601940X
• Artikelnr.: 58292299

Autorenporträt

Edmund Leamy was an Irish journalist, barrister, author, and nationalist politician, born in 1848 in Waterford, Ireland. He is best known for his work as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, representing the Irish Parliamentary Party. Leamy was deeply involved in the political landscape of his time, championing Irish interests and contributing to the discourse surrounding the country's political future. Alongside his political career, he was also an author, most notably recognized for his fairy tales and stories inspired by Irish folklore. His writings reflect his profound connection to Irish culture and history. Leamy was educated at St Stanislaus College before pursuing a career in law, eventually becoming a barrister. His dedication to Irish nationalism led him to serve in Parliament from 1900 to 1904. Edmund Leamy passed away on December 10, 1904, in Pau, France, at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy of literary and political contributions to Irish society. His works remain a testament to his passion for Ireland's heritage and its place in the broader political landscape.