Walter Macken: Dreams on Paper - Hardcover

This is a personal biography of one of Ireland's finest writers. This new biography sheds light on the private life of one of Ireland's foremost writers, through his many unpublished and privately held papers and letters. Walter Macken was born in Galway in 1915 and died there in 1967. Originally an actor, principally with the Taidhbhearc in Galway and The Abbey Theatre, he played lead roles on Broadway and also acted in films, notably in Brendan Behan's "The Quare Fellow". With the success of his third book, "Rain on the Wind", he became a full-time writer. His novels include "Rain on the Wind" and "The Bogman", but he is probably best know for his trilogy "Seek the Fair Land", "The Silent People" and "The Scorching Wind". He also published a number of books for children. Known for his romanticised portrayal of the Irish and the portrait he painted of the colonial oppression of the people, Macken's writings were a product of a more nationalistic time.

Ultan Macken is Walter Macken's son and the author of five books in his own right. He works at the Nation Curriculum Council and moves between Dublin & Galway on a regular basis. He has written extensively for national and regional newspapers. He worked on all sides of broadcasting as both research and reporter for numerous shows in RTE as well as spending a good deal of time with the RTE Guide. This publication follows his one-man film about his father, My Father, My Son.