The Claddagh Ring - Couverture rigide

McCourt, Malachy

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0762417080 ISBN 13 : 9780762417087

Editeur : Running Press, 2003

Synopsis

Book by McCourt Malachy

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Bestselling author Malachy McCourt recounts the story of the Claddagh ring, a timeless symbol of friendship, loyalty, and love formed by two clasped hands and worn by millions in Ireland and around the world. He celebrates this beloved Irish cultural icon through vivid anecdotes, charming folk tales, and recent incidents. The titular bauble-a pair of hands clasping a crowned heart with the motto "Let love and friendship reign"--is a traditional Irish emblem passed from mothers to daughters and granddaughters, exchanged by betrothed couples or given to friends, and worn by Queen Victoria, Jennifer Aniston and the rock band U2. McCourt ... is wary of the subject's potential to evoke "dreary sentimentality, enough to make a person vomit," but he steadies himself and gives a pleasant rundown of associated lore-a classic Irish mixture of improbable legend and historical tragedy. -Publishers Weekly

Biographie de l'auteur :

County Limerick native Malachy McCourt is the authority to tell the history of Ireland. He has written several books, including the best-selling A Monk Swimming, Singing My Him Song, Danny Boy, Voices of Ireland, and The Claddagh Ring. Complementing his literary work, McCourt is also a skilled actor. He appeared in the television series Oz and in feature films such as The Bonfire of the Vanities. He lives in New York City.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Running Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0762417080
• ISBN 13: 9780762417087
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128