Wordweaver: The Legend of Benedict Kiely

Product Code: 5392000017757
Weight: 100.0g
Product Condition: New

Wordweaver, the Legend of Benedict Kiely, which explores the impact of the censorship, the Troubles, and the Dublin literary bar circle on the prolific author’s life and work. Incidentally, it paints a portrait of this period of rapid social change in the evolution of modern Ireland.

The fascinating life of Ben Kiely, novelist, short story writer, and major figure in 20th century Irish literature. Friend of Brendan Behan, and enemy of censorship, life long opponent of partition and outspoken at the Troubles arising from it. With the help of his friends and contemporary artists Seamus Heaney, John Montague, Tom Kilroy, Val Mulkerns, Colum McCann, and Steven McKenna, all of whom appear to tell the story of Ben's life and work.


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