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- In The Great Shame, Thomas Keneally--the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Schindler's List--combines the authority of a brilliant historian and the narrative grace of a great novelist to present a gripping account of the Irish diaspora.
- About the Author: Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's leading literary figures.
- 768 Pages
- History, Europe
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About the Book
The Booker Prize-winning author of "Schindler's List" combines the authority of a brilliant historian and the narrative grace of a great novelist to present a gripping account of the Irish diaspora. A "New York Times" Notable Book. 82 photos & 3 maps.Book Synopsis
In The Great Shame, Thomas Keneally--the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Schindler's List--combines the authority of a brilliant historian and the narrative grace of a great novelist to present a gripping account of the Irish diaspora. The nineteenth century saw Ireland lose half of its population to famine, emigration, or deportation to penal colonies in Australia--often for infractions as common as stealing food. Among the victims of this tragedy were Thomas Keneally's own forebearers, and they were his inspiration to tell the story of the Irish who struggled and ultimately triumphed in Australia and North America. Relying on rare primary sources--including personal letters, court transcripts, ship manifests, and military documents--Keneally offers new and important insights into the impact of the Irish in exile. The result is a vivid saga of heroes and villains, from Great Famine protesters to American Civil War generals to great orators and politicians.Review Quotes
"An epic tale of courage and ingenuity." --The New York Times Book Review "Intensely researched, passionately narrated. . . . Fascinating stories." --Chicago Tribune "The Great Shame . . . is a brave work whose narrative threads connect the personal, the political and the historical, leaving us with vivid impressions of 'Irish ghosts' in both triumph and tragedy." --Los Angeles Times "Exciting reading. [Keneally] is a master of narrative pace."-Thomas Flanagan, The San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "In the style of the best historians, [Keneally] allows the intrinsic power of the tales he tells and the people who populate his pages to draw the reader into a fully elaborated universe." --The New York Times
About the Author
Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's leading literary figures. He has won international acclaim for his novels, including Schindler's List, the basis for the Steven Spielberg film and winner of the Booker Prize; and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. He lives in Sydney, Australia.Dimensions (Overall): 8.39 Inches (H) x 4.73 Inches (W) x 1.55 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 768
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Theme: Ireland
Format: Paperback
Author: Thomas Keneally
Language: English
Street Date: September 12, 2000
TCIN: 92764261
UPC: 9780385720267
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-6359
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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