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Subject: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: Big Mick Date: 23 Mar 03 - 09:06 PM I have just finished reading the third book in the trilogy on the creation of the Irish Republic. Once again, Llywelyn shows why she is the modern bard of Ireland. As is always the case, her research is impeccable, her use of fictional characters is carefully done so as not to get in the way of the history, and her quotes and timelines of the actual events and characters are right on the mark. If you are a student of the Rising and the subsequent events, you would be hard pressed to find a better historical novel to read. The bibliography alone is worth its weight in gold. I would further commend to all the other books that this wonderful author has written. "Lion of Ireland" and "Pride of Lions" is a wonderful telling of the life of Boru and the aftermath of his death. "Grania" is an amazing look at Granuaile (Grace O'Malley). It is out of print but easy to obtain on the lists. "Finn MacCool", and "Red Branch" looks at Finn, and at Cuchuallain as they probably were. You will gain an amazing insight as to how our ancestors lived, as well as the customs they followed. "Bard" tells of Amergin, and how the Gaels came to Ireland. "Druids" looks at these Priests as they were, as opposed to how folks want them to be, and is set around the story of the Gaulic Confederacy, and Vincingetorix. She also wrote of Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare's great forced march in "The Last Prince of Ireland". She is an amazing teller of the tales. Better than any other I have ever read. All the best, Mick |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: Jeri Date: 23 Mar 03 - 09:27 PM I've only read one series of books by her: her version of The Mabinogion. I loaned them to someone and never got them back. I loved those books, and loved being lost in those misty, magical, ancient tales! |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: GUEST Date: 23 Mar 03 - 09:50 PM She's one of my favourites...and i think one of the finest writers today...she actually brings to life the old stories... |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: Sorcha Date: 23 Mar 03 - 09:50 PM ooo, Morgan's I hadn't heard of! Must find!! I have her Myth series (Bard, Red Branch, etc.) and the Strongbow ones, but didn't know about these! |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: Kudzuman Date: 23 Mar 03 - 09:54 PM I read "The Lion Of Ireland" and found it very intriguing although the sex scenes were doubtless imagined. Not too bad , but smacked of "Historical Romance" a bit. Just because he may have been a great King and fighter may not have meant he was a great lover, maybe......maybe not. Would have been a great story without the the T&A to lure the more luridly entranced reader. All in all she seems to be a decent writer. Let the sex be there when it needs to if it contirbutes to the story.....otherwise let it be. If your story is good enough it won't need sex to sell. Personally, I love sex, but enjoy a book because it is much more than that. Kudzuman |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: GUEST Date: 24 Mar 03 - 12:06 AM I've read Finn MacCool, Lion of Ireland, and Pride of Lions, but the one I found most riveting was 1916. I shall have to read the following two of that trilogy. I totally agree with you as to her skill and integrity as a writer, Mick. Thanks for the reminder.:-) kat |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: katlaughing Date: 24 Mar 03 - 02:48 AM Sorry, don't know what happened to my cookie then. |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: Hippie Chick Date: 24 Mar 03 - 12:29 PM Her 1916 is great. I've read Bard, Druids, The Elements, working on Red Branch, and The Wind from Hastings. She really puts you right where the action is. |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: GUEST,maire-aine, not at home Date: 24 Mar 03 - 12:32 PM Thanks for the review, Mick. I have copies of 1916 and 1921 at home, but they haven't made it up to the top of my reading pile yet. This could move them to the head of the line. Maryanne |
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Subject: RE: 1916, 1921, 1949 - Morgan Llywelyn From: IvanB Date: 24 Mar 03 - 09:45 PM Both the wife and I agree with Kudzuman that, in the two 'Lion' books, some passages might have been more appropriate to a 'bodice-ripper.' That said, I believe that we'd both agree with Mick's assessment of her as a master teller of the tales that convey much of the history and social/political development of Ireland. And her bibliographies are priceless. Although we're in the habit of passing paperbacks on to others after we've read them, I cut the bibliographies out of the Republic books before handing them over. |
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