Sibael Tucaig — After Easter

Dublin; London, The Talbot Press; T. Fisher Unwin, 1918. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce Talbot Press booklet of Easter Rising era patriotic verse, inscribed by the author. In the publisher's original paper wraps.First edition.Signed and inscribed by the author to the front free endpaper, "Le meas mór ó Sibéal Tucáig" ["With great respect from Sibéal Tucáig."]A poetry booklet by Sibéal Tucáig, written in direct response to the 1916 Easter Rising and the emotional and political fallout that followed. The verses mourn the dead, memorialise executed rebels, and encourage steadfastness in national identity and patriotism while holding space for spiritual consolation and hope.Poems include "They Shall Hunger No More," "A Hymn of Hate," "A Call to Prayer," "A Song of Hope," "Banna Strand," and "The Black Cap."The Talbot Press was one of the principal patriotic publishers of the Irish Literary Revival during the period of rebellion, censorship and cultural nationalism. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, smart. Slight discolouration to extremities. Author's inscription to front free endpaper. The odd handling and damp spot to wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, if characteristically age toned. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .