On an Irish Island: The Lost World of the Great Blasket: Kanigel, Robert

On an Irish Island is a captivating tale of a remote outpost untouched by time in the first half of the 20th century, and the adventurous men and women who visited and were inspired by it.

With vivid descriptions of the island's communal life and the Irish language rapidly disappearing, this book brings to life the tiny group of islanders who kept an entire country's past alive.

Follow the visitors, including John Millington Synge, author of The Playboy of the Western World, as they are captivated by the complex relationships between the islanders and those who brought their story to the larger world.

This exuberant and delightful book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, language, or culture.