Faces of Ireland A Photographic and Literary Picture of the Past 1875-1925

Faces of Ireland illustrates the fascinating and varied pattern of life in Ireland during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries through the work of contemporary photographers and writers. Literary extracts from the work of both famous and less well-known writers are complemented by over 350 photographs, which in turn represent the largest single collection covering the period. This book will serve as the perfect introduction to the mind of Ireland during this important and eventful period, as well as a wide window opening out on the past.