Project Gutenberg 2003-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 283 Synge, J. M. (John Millington) 1871 1909 Synge, Edmund John Millington Synge, John Millington Synge, John M. The Aran Islands Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aran_Islands_(book) Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Aran Islands" by J. M. Synge is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The book explores the unique experiences and observations of the author as he immerses himself in the life and culture of the Aran Islands, situated off the west coast of Ireland. Throughout the work, Synge details his encounters with the island's inhabitants, their language, traditions, and the stunning yet harsh landscape, capturing the intricate relationship between the people and their environment. The opening of "The Aran Islands" introduces readers to the geographical layout of the islands—Aranmor, Inishmaan, and Inishere—and Synge’s initial arrival on Aranmor, where he is struck by the stark beauty and desolation of the rocky terrain. He observes the inhabitants' lives, noting their use of Gaelic and the changes brought about by modern influences. As Synge interacts with local residents, including an old blind man who shares stories and folklore, the reader gains insight into the community's spirit and culture. Through vivid descriptions, he conveys the mood of isolation and resilience that permeates life on the islands, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their mythology, traditions, and daily struggles against nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909 -- Travel -- Ireland -- Aran Islands Aran Islands (Ireland) -- Description and travel PR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Travel Writing 304800 2025-08-02T11:14:28.301747 text/html 299709 2020-12-27T23:46:45 text/html 178057 2025-08-02T11:14:34.029732 application/epub+zip 181657 2025-08-02T11:14:30.213766 application/epub+zip 181658 2025-08-02T11:14:29.025772 application/epub+zip 327922 2025-08-02T11:14:36.856788 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321863 2025-08-02T11:14:33.354758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297398 2022-09-02T14:24:16.481778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283654 2025-08-02T11:14:27.614794 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 283587 2020-12-27T23:46:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18796 2025-08-02T11:14:36.991720 application/rdf+xml 13267 2025-08-02T11:14:29.567745 image/jpeg 3450 2025-08-02T11:14:29.283756 image/jpeg 107698 2020-12-27T23:46:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 105201 2020-12-27T23:46:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 176711 2025-08-02T11:14:28.326759 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia