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The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde

This the only novel Oscar Wilde ever wrote - more’s the pity - and tells the chilling tale of how a young man’s portrait reflects the lines of aging and an amoral life while its living counterpart remains smooth of skin and clear of eye. Terrifying!
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The Quiet Man & Other Stories
by Maurice Walsh

In the 1930s Irish novelist Maurice Walsh placed the moors and mountains of north Kerry firmly on the map of the Irish literary landscape with this celebrated collection of stories. Since then, readers have continued to be charmed by his accounts of the simple and common activities of his characters in rural Ireland.
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The Quiet Man
by Luke Gibbons

No film has yet attained the enduring appeal of 'The Quiet Man'. In this radical reappraisal of Ford's Oscar-winning film, the author traces its development from Maurice Walsh's original story (1933). The author goes on to ably demonstrate how the film, rather than indulging in escapism, actually questions its own romantic illusions and the dream of returning to an Irish paradise lost.
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The Cambridge Companion to George Bernard Shaw

An indispensable guide to one of the most influential and important dramatists of the theater, it offers a broad-ranging study with essays by a team of leading scholars. In addition to situating Shaw's work in its own time, the Companion demonstrates its continuing relevance, and applies some of the newest critical approaches. "...eminently suitable for all academic libraries-undergraduate, graduate, and research."
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024

The Galway Hooker

This unique vessel, with its distinctive curved lines and bright red sails, originated in the village of Claddagh. During the 19th century, hookers supported a significant fishing industry and also carried goods, livestock and fuel. Seán Rainey is remembered for building the last of the original boats, the Truelight, for Martin Oliver who was to become the last king of the Claddagh; as king, he was entitled to white sails on his boat. Since the mid seventies, many of the old sailing craft which were on the verge of extinction have been lovingly restored and new ones have been built. During the summer months they can be seen at festivals such a Cruinniú na mBád - the Gathering of the Boats - in Kinvara.

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Can't Find it?!

Our Library is compiled from what we know and like. If you can't find what you're looking for read on.
• First: go to Amazon -
There's no escaping the fact that they are the largest catalog.
Note: There are multiple Amazons and they do not carry exactly the same items. Any one of the U.S., U.K. and Canada sites may not have the item but another Amazon will. Each site will ship anywhere in the world. Try them all before you give up.
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• Second: Amazon doesn't have it? Try Powells. They are the largest book source in New York and they have a good selection of 'out of print' books. Click here for Powells.
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• Third: Still can't find It? Alright, try ALibris they are the place for 'books you never thought you'd find'. We've found everything we were after. Click here for ALibris.
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Celtic Bookmark

Elegant bookmark is made of silver over pewter. It measures 3" x 1". When in use, the pretty Celtic design sticks out of your book. Or choose Trinity Knot or Celtic Heart.

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