Explore the colorful, real Dublin through its street life and everyday characters. This nonfiction collection offers intimate portraits of flower girls, harpists, newsboys, rag-pickers, beggars, bootblacks, and more. Rich with atmosphere, it reveals how these figures help define the city’s character, humor, and resilience.
Across bustling streets and quiet corners, the book observes how people trade, persuade, sing, beg, and create small, meaningful moments in daily life. It presents a gentle, observant lens on Dublin’s street economy and social texture, balancing charm with the hardships of urban life.
Ideal for readers seeking a readable, ground-level view of Dublin’s past and its enduring street culture.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a picturesque gallery of intriguing types one might encounter on Dublin's streets. In a time when industries were rife and the poor were abundant, the Irish capital played host to a myriad of characters. This book captures the essence of a forgotten era, presenting a bygone Dublin teeming with life and spirit. The author paints a vivid picture of how even abject poverty couldn't crush the resilience of Dubliners. Street life was brimming with drama, with the poor claiming their share of life's little luxuries, be it music, dance, or the occasional extravagance. The author delves deep into the thematic tapestry of Dublin's street life, exploring themes of national identity, the struggle for existence, and the indomitable human spirit. This book is a unique snapshot of Dublin's fascinating past, offering poignant insights into the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331843368_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331843368
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26012410/1
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