1921, Morgan Llywelyn
1921, Morgan Llywelyn
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1921
A Novel of the Irish Century

Author: Morgan Llywelyn

Narrator: Mil Nicholson

Unabridged: 18 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/19/2021


Synopsis

The struggle of the Irish people for independence is one of the epic tales of the twentieth century. Morgan Llywelyn has chosen it as the subject of her major work, The Irish Century, a multi-novel chronicle that began with 1916, and now continues in 1921, both a story and a history.

The two big historical names in 1921 are Eamon de Valera and Michael Collins, both famous, mysterious, and familiar Irish figures.

The year 1921 is the year of the Irish Civil War and the year of the separation of Ireland into two nations, south and north. The central character is Henry Mooney, a journalist (based upon the author's grandfather), who struggles for truth in his reporting during the terrible conflict, and falls in love with an Englishwoman in Ireland in the midst of political and military horrors.

About Morgan Llywelyn

Morgan Llywelyn is the New York Times bestselling author of Lion of Ireland and many other novels chronicling the Celts and Ireland, from earliest times to the present day. She has won numerous literary awards, was named Exceptional Celtic Woman of the Year, is a founding member of the Irish Writers' Centre, and is a past chairman of the Irish Writers' Union. Her critically acclaimed novels of both history and mythology have been translated into many languages.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Douglas on April 06, 2011

When I began reading about Irish history in the last few months (in preparation for our trip there) I was not only curious about the Irish people and their story - I also felt positively confused about what I thought I knew. From my childhood to now, the only knowledge of the Irish I was confident a......more

Goodreads review by Maeve on March 24, 2024

Would give this 10 stars if I could!......more

Goodreads review by Sansa snark on January 24, 2023

*the wind that shakes the barley plays in the distance*......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on August 08, 2020

A gripping historical novel about Ireland post Easter Uprising through the Civil War. I emphasize "historical," for all the characters are here in a vast yet tightly woven narrative. A few quotes: "I happen to believe the truth's important whether people want to hear it or not," and "The most degrad......more

Goodreads review by Viola on December 04, 2024

I love Llewelyn! She tells the Irish story with eloquence. I hadn't read her first book in this series for some time. Re-reading it was a wonderful experience. This novel picks up with those characters and is blissful!......more