Doonreagan House in Cashel; Connemara; for many years home to the author of this play; was where future Poet Laureate Ted Hughes took refuge in the late 1960s; after the death of his wife Sylvia Plath. With him were his two young children by Sylvia; as well as his lover Assia Wevill and baby daughter Schura. Doonreagan explores the doomed relationship between Ted and Assia during their brief but intense spell in Connemara: an ultimate test of conjugality and family life; at which neither of them had excelled so far. Based on years of personal research and experience; Doonreagan opens up new angles on this tragic triangle drama and the mystery of Sylvia Plaths death.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Definitely A Book For Real Railroad BuffsBy James R. HollandI bought and read this book because Im very interested in the city of Newburgh; NYs history. Im not really a railroad buff like some of my friends. The book was well written and satisfied my curiosity about the important part railroads played in the development of the historic city of Newburgh and the rest of the Hudson River Valley. The city is old enough that Gen. George Washingtons headquarters was located there and is now a museum. The city was also the second city in America to have Thomas Edison provide the streets with electric lights. There is a lot railroad history attached to Newburgh and an equal amount; or even more; attached to the eastern side of the Hudson River across from Newburgh; but thats another subject (especially Croton-Harmon) for the Arcadia publishers.This book only devotes one chapter of pictures to the railroads running along the other side of the river. While this book provided me with what I wanted to learn; after a while I got tired of the ten chapters of photographs of classic trains; railroad bridges; ferry boats; active and abandoned railroad stations. However; Im certain that when I loan my railroad buff friends this volume that they will find it infinitely more entertaining because with their educated eyes; they will see rare details and delights in the historic photographs that mean little to me. And if they also happen to know the geography around Newburgh well; then the train schedules and maps will also be of much more interest to them. This is a useful reference book for true lovers of railroad history. It was even educational for a non-railroad history buff like me.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I liked it!By Nick DExcellent! Shows some of the commerce and rails that used to exist in the mid Hudson Valley region. More of a picture/caption book than a book full of in depth knowledge; but appreciated nonetheless. Very interesting if youre from the area; or are interested in the history of the upstate NY region!Im docking one point because my copy was a little bit messed up. Some of the pictures had white dots on them; as if there was a printer error. Not too distracting; but it would have been nice if this werent the case. Still worth getting; though. Four stars.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Info on the Erie RR Newburg BranchBy Robert J. McgloneThis is a great book and much improved on the first version of this which was by a different publisher. there is information in here that youll find nowhere else. Its a must have for Erie RR fans and local history buffs.