Padraic Pearse has had more influence on Ireland of the twentieth century than any other person.
The very fact that, over one hundred years and more after his execution by an English firing squad, some men should spend time and energy devising ways to denigrate him.
This small volume may serve for some as an introduction to the writings of Pearse and for others as an opportunity to sample the range and depth of his writings.
The book has a foreword by Nobel Laureate Sean MacBride.