Through the Streets Broad and Narrow
Book description
"The city in literature, song, character and place. Declan Collinge’s compelling literary journey down those historic streets, broad and narrow, now adds a rich colorful dimension to our understanding of the ancient city. It evokes the enduring spirit of Dublin, bequeathed to us by the many talented writers, poets and…
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1 author picked Through the Streets Broad and Narrow as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Through Streets Broad and Narrow, recounting voices from my native city of Dublin, is a book that makes me happy, sad, and nostalgic.
So wide is its scope in capturing the history, literature, and art of this venerable old city, together with its rich store of songs, street games, and customs, that it touches on all the emotions. Brilliantly compiled by the poet and essayist Declan Collinge, for anyone who wants to know Dublin, this is the book.
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