| Summary: | In a city celebrated for its poets and songwriters, On the Banks takes us on a lyrical tour of life, love, work and childhood in Cork. This captivating collection shares the best poems and songs about Cork city, from Edmund Spenser to Theo Dorgan, and from &#x;The Bold Thady Quill&#x; to Rory Gallagher&#x;s &#x;My Hometown&#x;. Famous characters and landmarks of the Beautiful City are evoked, as is, of course, the River Lee. Varied voices create a beguiling mosaic of a city that has been much loved by natives, transient residents and visitors alike, from ancient to modern times.
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