A Memorial of John Boyle O'Reilly from the City of Boston (eBook)

City of Boston (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
33 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654708708-3 (EAN)

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A Memorial of John Boyle O'Reilly from the City of Boston serves as a poignant tribute to one of the most significant literary and political figures of the 19th century. This compilation meticulously documents the life, work, and enduring legacy of O'Reilly through a collection of essays, speeches, and remembrances that reflect his contributions to literature, the Irish American community, and social justice. Written in an eloquent and accessible style, the memorial not only highlights O'Reilly's poetic talents but also situates his activism in the broader context of America's complex cultural tapestry during a time of great upheaval and reform. John Boyle O'Reilly, an Irish exile and journalist, arrived in America amidst the fervor of the civil rights movement, profoundly influenced by his own experiences with oppression and injustice. His background as a political prisoner in British-held Ireland shaped his fervent advocacy for the rights of marginalized people. O'Reilly's voice resonated deeply within the Boston community, further evidenced by this memorial, which showcases the city's reverence for his life and ideals through the collective memory of his peers. For readers interested in the intersections of literature, history, and social justice, this memorial offers a valuable insight into not only O'Reilly's life but also the zeitgeist of Boston during his time. It is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand the fabric of immigrant narratives and their resonance in American society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.7.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Schlagworte: 1890s works • 19th Century Activism • 19th century authors • 19th century poetry • activism and literature • american experience • American literary memorials • Assimilation efforts • Boston • Boston cultural history • Boston immigrant community • Boston literary history • Boston people • Cities • City of Boston tribute • cultural identity exploration • earth sciences • Escape from Australia • Fenian movement • Geography • historical literary figures • historical tribute memoir • immigrant experience themes • Immigrant writers in America • Irish activist biography • Irish-American history • Irish-American poets • Irish Diaspora • John Boyle O'Reilly biography • local history homage • Massachusetts • Memorials • Nature in literature • North America • Poetic prose reflections • Poetry and nature • Political exile • public domain classics • social justice narrative • United States