
The Singing Masters by John O'meara
This essay in autobiography opens in Eyrecourt, east Galway, and describes an early schooling at Rockwell and the experiences of a Jesuit novice at Emo Court, Co. Laois, and Rathfarnham.Fascinating… a delight not to be missedIt’s a rare treat indeed to find such an honest, penetrating, wise and thoughtful autobiobiography.’ – Eilís Dillon, The Irish Times ‘A beautifully-written book.’ – Benedict Kiely, Sunday Independent ‘Wonderfully lyrical… and extremely well written. It is haunting and memorable. When you finish it, you can hardly wait for another volume.’ – Peter Levi, Irish University Review
Fascinating… a delight not to be missed. It’s a rare treat indeed to find such an honest, penetrating, wise and thoughtful autobiobiography.’ – Eilís Dillon, The Irish Times ‘A beautifully-written book.’ – Benedict Kiely, Sunday Independent ‘Wonderfully lyrical… and extremely well written. It is haunting and memorable. When you finish it, you can hardly wait for another volume.’ – Peter Levi, Irish University Review
Born in 1915 in Co. Galway, JOHN O’MEARA received an MA at University College, Dublin, and became Professor of Latin there in 1948. The most recently published works of this distinguished international scholar are on Johannes Scottus Eriugena, the ninth-century Irish philosopher. He is known locally for his translations of St Brendan’s Navigatio and The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780946640683 |
| ISBN 10 | 0946640688 |
| Title | The Singing Masters |
| Author | John O'meara |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Lilliput Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1990-08-21 |
| Number of pages | 122 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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