Twenty Years A-Growing (Oxford Paperbacks)
by Maurice O'Sullivan, Moya Llewellyn Davies, George Thompson
In Twenty Years A-Growing, Maurice O'Sullivan chronicles two decades of life on the rugged Blasket Islands, blending humor and poignancy in his portrayal of a vanishing Gaelic world. This memoir, translated for English readers, captures the essence of island youth amid folklore, community, and the sea's enduring presence.
About This Book
Twenty Years A-Growing, originally published in Irish as An Béal Bocht, offers an intimate glimpse into the daily existence of a young man growing up in isolation.
Maurice O'Sullivan shares observations of island traditions, folklore, and the natural surroundings that shaped his early years.
Translated and presented in this Oxford Paperbacks edition, the work preserves the authenticity of rural Irish life in the early 20th century.
Contributors Moya Llewellyn Davies and George Thompson enhance the accessibility of this classic autobiographical account.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!