
A raw, day‑by‑day portrait of Dublin during the week that turned Easter Sunday into a national uprising, this account places listeners in the very streets where hope and conflict collided. The narrator, who lived through the events, offers a vivid sense of the city’s atmosphere—church bells proclaiming resurrection, crowds chanting for an Ireland reborn, and the sudden shift to armed resistance.
Beyond the battlefield, the work explores the author's personal grief, political frustration, and cautious optimism about Ireland’s future. Rather than a formal history, it gathers the rumors, tension, and everyday struggles that sustained a community in the absence of news or bread. The reflections on English policy and the yearning for lasting freedom give the narrative a broader, timeless resonance, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of a nation on the brink of change.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (118K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-07-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1882–1950
Best known for the magical, mischievous novel The Crock of Gold, this Irish writer blended folklore, humor, and poetry in a voice that still feels lively and original. His work moves easily between myth and everyday life, with a light touch that made him a distinctive figure in 20th-century Irish literature.
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