Michael O'Loughlin
Liberty Hall
Liberty Hall
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Michael O'Loughlin's book combines poetry, visual art, and prose memoirs to explore the history and significance of Liberty Hall, a symbol of aspiration and modernity in Dublin. The book explores the emotional weather through memory, cinema, and architecture, culminating in Liberty Hall.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 128 pages
\n Publication date: 30 April 2021
\n Publisher: New Island Books
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When Michael O'Loughlin was just seven years old, a significant event occurred in the Irish trade union movement. The iconic Liberty Hall, which served as the birthplace of the 1916 Rising, was replaced with Ireland's first skyscraper. This audacious seventeen-story Liberty Hall symbolized an aspiration towards modernity, envisioning it as the birthright of future generations. Since then, as one of Dublin's most recognizable landmarks, Liberty Hall has cast a personal and political light on the lives of its citizens, serving as the backdrop to O'Loughlin's earliest childhood memories.
In this extraordinary new book, a captivating blend of poetry, visual imagery, and prose memoirs, Liberty Hall transcends its physical existence and becomes a realm of freedom and imagination. It serves as a physical building and a mental space where boundaries between different forms of expression, genres, eras, locations, and cultures dissolve. This book is a testament to numerous journeys, including the ritualistic crossing of the Liffey River from North to South and back, exploration of European cities, and delving into O'Loughlin's family history during the challenging first century of the Irish state. Through the lens of memory, cinema, and architecture, O'Loughlin navigates the emotional landscape, ultimately arriving at the iconic Liberty Hall.
This captivating exploration of history, memory, and the human experience offers readers a unique and immersive journey through time and space. The book's poetic language and vivid imagery transport readers to the heart of Dublin and beyond, while its thoughtful prose memoirs provide a personal and introspective perspective on the author's life and experiences. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of literature, or simply someone seeking a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on the world, this book is a must-read.
\n Weight: 122g\n
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781848407978\n \n
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