The Tricolor: Poems Of The Irish Revolution (1922)

The Tricolor: Poems Of The Irish Revolution (1922) is a collection of poems written by Dora Sigerson Shorter, an Irish poet and writer. The book was published in 1922, just after the end of the Irish War of Independence and the establishment of the Irish Free State.The poems in The Tricolor are inspired by the events of the Irish Revolution and the struggle for Irish independence. They explore themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom. The titular tricolor refers to the Irish national flag, which features three stripes of green, white, and orange.The poems in the collection are written in a variety of styles, including ballads, sonnets, and free verse. They feature a cast of characters, including famous Irish revolutionaries like Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera, as well as ordinary people caught up in the conflict.The Tricolor is considered an important work of Irish literature, as it captures the spirit of the Irish Revolution and the emotions of the people who lived through it. It is also notable for its use of the Irish language, which Shorter incorporates into several of the poems.Overall, The Tricolor is a powerful and moving collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important periods in Irish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.