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Title	:	Ireland
Author	:	Frank Delaney
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 651 pages
Published	:	February 28th 2006 by Avon (first published August 26th 2004)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Ireland. European Literature. Irish Literature

Ireland

Frank Delaney

Paperback | Pages: 651 pages

Rating: 4.02 | 9307 Users | 1327 Reviews

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In the winter of 1951, a storyteller arrives at the home of nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. The last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, the Seanchai enthralls his assembled audience for three evenings running with narratives of foolish kings and fabled saints, of enduring accomplishments and selfless acts -- until he is banished from the household for blasphemy and moves on. But these three incomparable nights have changed young Ronan forever, setting him on the course he will follow for years to come -- as he pursues the elusive, itinerant storyteller . . . and the magical tales that are no less than the glorious saga of his tenacious, troubled, and extraordinary isle.

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Original Title:	Ireland
ISBN:	0060563494 (ISBN13: 9780060563493)
Edition Language:	English
Setting:	Ireland

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Ratings: 4.02 From 9307 Users | 1327 Reviews

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I could maybe go as high as 2.5, but it is no where near a three. I was pretty much skimming the last 200 pages. In Ireland, the reader learns about Irish folklore and history by following the stories of the last Irish Storyteller. It sound much more interesting than it turned out to be. Some of the historic tales captured my interest at the beginning, but the ongoing interludes of the O'Mara family, where young Ronan O'Mara chases the Storyteller around Ireland, just bored me.

I decided to read this in memory of my Irish brother-in-law, who died a year ago. And a great choice it was, I'll tell you for sure! This book offers a wonderful overview of Irish folktales, history, topography, and people. The Washington Post stated, "History, legend, memory and myth come seamlessly together." They do.At first I thought it was Irish stories woven together by a novel, but it is those and so much more. I'm so glad I made this choice. (I miss you, Bill.)

This book is outstanding. At first I was dubious, because the description was that it was the history of Ireland. But the introduction dispels concerns over a dry, dusty retelling of Irish history. The author wrote that many a good history has been ruined by historians. The basic plot is that a storyteller comes to a village and stays with a family and tells them three stories. The boy is enthralled, and follows the story teller for years, collecting his stories. For a long time the boy is

I just could not get into this book at all. I found the tales to be boring and the storytelling even worse. I have many Irish friends who are able to tell a tale in a most fun and witty way. They are never boring and with that true Irish wit and the glint in their eyes, they weave a story that amazes and thrills you. (or perhaps it is that wonderful accent and laugh they all seem to have naturally!) Frank Delaney, unfortunately, could not seem to muster up any enthusiasm in this reader. He made

As a folklorist, Frank Delaney is pretty decent. As a novelist ... Frank Delaney is a pretty decent folklorist. His book celebrates the Irish tradition of the itinerant storyteller who earns his room and board by spinning tales and captivating audiences. One such storyteller, perhaps the last of his kind, drops by the home of 9-year-old Ronan O'Mara, and for three nights weaves his spell over the boy. One of his stories gets Ronan's mother riled up, and she tosses the storyteller out on his

I listened to this in audiobook form and it was read by the author, Frank Delaney. He has a background in broadcasting and, unlike most authors reading their own works, he was the perfect choice. I don't know if I would have given it 5 stars if I had just been reading it myself, but the audiobook is outstanding.

I was strongly recommended this book after reading and enjoying Delaneys subsequent work, Tipperary. The acclaim from friends and colleagues was certainly not exaggerated; the book immediately grabbed my imagination, and is one of the most enjoyable I have read in quite some time.The book opens with a fateful meeting between a young Irish boy, Ronan OMara, and an itinerant storyteller who comes to stay at his familys house for a few evenings and regales the neighborhood with vivid, fascinating