Walter Macken byl irský spisovatel, který se původně věnoval herectví, než se plně oddal psaní. Jeho díla, včetně románů, povídek a her, často čerpají z irského prostředí a jeho literární styl se vyznačuje silným smyslem pro drama a psychologickou hloubku postav. Macken dokázal mistrně zachytit lidské emoce a složitost mezilidských vztahů, což čtenářům přináší působivý a nezapomenutelný čtenářský zážitek. Jeho tvorba je oceňována pro svou autentičnost a vypravěčskou zdatnost.
Mlčící lid je střední samostatnou částí trilogie o temných dobách Irska, která líčí čtenářsky neobyčejně poutavou formou dramatický úsek dějin v letech 1827-1847. Hrdinou románu Dualta Duane získává naše sympatie hned od začátku, kdy jako sedmnáctiletý sirotek se stává psancem, protože se nenechal beztrestně zbít synem místního velkostatkáře. Sledujeme jeho dobrodružný útěk a vzrušující život mezi členy tajné teroristické skupiny.
V románu vytvořil Macken čtivou a dramatickou prózu ze života rybářů rodného Galwaye...odvěký je jejich tak často nerovný zápas s mořem, kde si těžce dobývají skrovné živobytí. Čtenáře nejen strhne Micův zápas o lidské štěstí, ale přiblíží mu i kus života a atmosféry západního koutu Irska.
Originally written in 1952, and soon banned in Ireland, New Island’s Modern Irish Classics series brings this masterwork back to life. Orphaned at a young age, Cahal Kinsella returns from an industrial school in Letterfrack to the small farming village of Caherlo, Co. Galway to his tyrannical grandfather, and must assert his individuality if he is to have any hope of freedom from his misery. Walter Macken paints a haunting and memorable portrait of the hard life of subsistence farming, of loveless arranged marriages, and of rebellion against suffocating social mores
The story follows Mico, a gentle giant, as he navigates the transition from boyhood to manhood, driven by his deep love for the sea and a beautiful young girl whose smile captivates him. The narrative explores themes of passion, innocence, and the profound impact of love on one's journey through life. Mico's character embodies a blend of strength and tenderness, highlighting the emotional depth of his experiences as he grapples with his feelings and aspirations.
The third book in the acclaimed Irish trilogy
The second book in the acclaimed Irish trilogy
These Stories, rich with the passion and drama which characterise all of Walter Macken's writing, were conceived by the author as a thematic collection, providing a stunning evocation of the life and people of Galway in the 1940s. They document a time and a place, yet they also have a timeless appeal in their portrayal of the people of the city whom Macken knew and loved so well. Full of insight and humour, they do not romanticise the past; rather they celebrate the qualities or ordinary people in their struggles with poverty, with political conservatism and with the sea, ever-present elements in the life of the city of the tribes.
A terrifying storm washes Conor, his little brother, and two American friends up on to Ox Island where they become prisoners of the eccentric Lady Agnes who will stop at nothing to uncover the Druid Treasure.
The first book in the acclaimed Irish trilogy
Set against the stunning backdrop of Connemara, the narrative follows Stephen O'Riordan, whose deep-rooted connection to his homeland fuels his aspirations. His life is intertwined with a tumultuous romance with Kathleen, the sister of his fiercest rival. This story weaves themes of love, rivalry, and the complexities of ambition, capturing the emotional landscape of a man torn between his desires and the conflicts surrounding him.