Books from the Attic: Treasures from an Irish Childhood

Alice Taylor looks back at her schoolbooks from the 1940s and 1950s, recalling poetry and prose she learned and how they related to her life on the farm and in the village. This book contains the text of the poems and is illustrated with photographs of the school books and Alice's notes on them, as well as nature, flora, fauna, and objects associated with old schools. It is a reminder of childhood days and a treasure trove of memory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2020
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd

Alice Taylor takes a nostalgic journey back to the well-worn schoolbooks of her youth in the 1940s and 1950s. As she flips through the pages, she is transported to a world of poetry and prose that she learned during her school days. With a twinkle in her eye, Alice reminisces about these texts, how they resonated with her, and how they intertwined with her life on the farm and in the village.

In her gentle and insightful manner, Alice reflects on poems and stories that cover a wide range of topics, from the beauty of nature to the enchantment of fairy tales and legends. She skillfully connects these literary treasures with her own knowledge and memories of traditional country life, creating a tapestry of memories that evoke a sense of childhood wonder.

This book contains the text of the poems that readers will cherish from their own school days, accompanied by evocative photographs of the school books and Alice's personal notes. Additionally, it is adorned with photographs of nature, flora, fauna, and objects associated with the schools of yesteryear, serving as a delightful reminder of childhood days and a treasure trove of memories.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 224 x 141 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788492140