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The Knowledge Seekers & The Land Of Cudhabeen
The short stories are of the Imbol the Knowledge Keeper of the Irish.
The poems, in the Land Of Cudhabeen, are of a mystical land where the poet wishes tragedies - Could Have Been Different - had not happened at all.
But in the end he finds solace for his ever present grief.
The poems, in the Land Of Cudhabeen, are of a mystical land where the poet wishes tragedies - Could Have Been Different - had not happened at all.
But in the end he finds solace for his ever present grief.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 14, 2014
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About the author
Lazarian Wordsmith
5 books6 followersA Note: in past times Irish Names denoted trades. John Carpenter, Billy Farmer, David (the) Smith, Tom Miller. When I choose a pen name I followed that tradition. I wanted to write well and be accepted for doing that - so my aspiration is to have a trade as a Wordsmith.
Lazarian Wordsmith is an evolving human being: trying to live life to its full potential - among the Fingal Hills- in Ireland.
In another existence he has been an actor, broadcaster, script writer, historian, environmental campaigner, a radio producer and he also worked in the Airline Industry.
He tries to craft stories on the anvil of his imagination.
Sometimes he even succeeds....
Lazarian Wordsmith is an evolving human being: trying to live life to its full potential - among the Fingal Hills- in Ireland.
In another existence he has been an actor, broadcaster, script writer, historian, environmental campaigner, a radio producer and he also worked in the Airline Industry.
He tries to craft stories on the anvil of his imagination.
Sometimes he even succeeds....
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June 9, 2015
The Knowledge Seekers and the Land of Cudhabeen by Zazarian Wordsmith was a goodread win.
I liked the format of the book, short stories and poems, to read at leisure, a bit at a time – and reread, especially the poems.
I liked the first story, the Naming of Cudhabeen, which vividly portrayed an ancient past where mythology and strange beliefs dictated peoples’ actions. I found, by contrast, The Bog Orchid a simple and charming tale, where concern for another overcame narrow convent life, to fulfil the last request of a dying nun.
The poems speak of nostalgia, longing and loss. There is an overall sadness to some of them and a good eye for detail. Still Waters is very descriptive, of childhood and special places, of times remembered. I like the alliteration in Wickers Wood – “Wind whispering through white willows”, “Rabbits romping round and round”, “Sunset settles silently”. I found the series of poems about Dierdre very moving – innocence, loss, regret and remorse then reconciliation as the sounds and smells of woodland were recreated on her deathbed, a similar idea to The Bog Orchid story.
I did not enjoy all of the book, I found a Word in your Shell like a bit incomprehensible. Overall, an enjoyable book to read though.
I liked the format of the book, short stories and poems, to read at leisure, a bit at a time – and reread, especially the poems.
I liked the first story, the Naming of Cudhabeen, which vividly portrayed an ancient past where mythology and strange beliefs dictated peoples’ actions. I found, by contrast, The Bog Orchid a simple and charming tale, where concern for another overcame narrow convent life, to fulfil the last request of a dying nun.
The poems speak of nostalgia, longing and loss. There is an overall sadness to some of them and a good eye for detail. Still Waters is very descriptive, of childhood and special places, of times remembered. I like the alliteration in Wickers Wood – “Wind whispering through white willows”, “Rabbits romping round and round”, “Sunset settles silently”. I found the series of poems about Dierdre very moving – innocence, loss, regret and remorse then reconciliation as the sounds and smells of woodland were recreated on her deathbed, a similar idea to The Bog Orchid story.
I did not enjoy all of the book, I found a Word in your Shell like a bit incomprehensible. Overall, an enjoyable book to read though.
February 11, 2017
I received a free copy of this book as a Goodreads giveaway.
I like this kind of book - one that you an dip in and out of. Almost inevitably, not all stories will hit the spot with any one reader as was the case for me; however, I enjoyed most of the content and appreciated the book for what it was. A good and worthwhile read which I enjoyed.
I like this kind of book - one that you an dip in and out of. Almost inevitably, not all stories will hit the spot with any one reader as was the case for me; however, I enjoyed most of the content and appreciated the book for what it was. A good and worthwhile read which I enjoyed.
May 30, 2016
It was very interesting to me to learn something about Irish culture. The book is good and easy to read. This was very helpful to me.
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