Deze Ierse leraar, dichter en politiek activist werd een sleutelfiguur van de Paasopstand. Zijn uitgeroepen rol als 'President van de Voorlopige Regering' van de Ierse Republiek, hoewel betwist, maakte hem tot de belichaming van de opstand na de ineenstorting ervan en zijn executie. Pearse's geschriften, diep geworteld in zijn nationalistische idealen, verkennen vaak thema's als opoffering, identiteit en de zoektocht naar vrijheid. Zijn literaire stijl wordt gekenmerkt door lyrische en symbolische kwaliteiten, die zijn visie op een nationale wedergeboorte door strijd weerspiegelen.
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Padraic Pearse was a leading figure in the Irish Easter Rising of 1916, and his work as an author and poet helped to inspire the movement for Irish independence. This collection of his works includes plays, stories, and poems that celebrate the beauty and resilience of Irish culture and history. With its powerful language and stirring themes, Collected Works is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature and history.
"The Master" is a play written by Patrick Pearse, an Irish nationalist leader and playwright, and was first performed in 1912. Set in a rural Irish community, the play explores themes of nationalism, identity, and the struggle for independence. The plot centers around a small village schoolmaster, known simply as "The Master," who becomes a symbol of Irish resistance against British rule. As tensions escalate between the villagers and the British authorities, The Master emerges as a charismatic leader, inspiring his fellow Irishmen to rise up against oppression. Through powerful dialogue and vivid imagery, Pearse captures the spirit of the Irish nationalist movement and the longing for freedom. The play serves as both a celebration of Irish heritage and a call to arms for those seeking to reclaim their nation's sovereignty.
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