Blood Upon the Rose
Descriere
The rebellion that set Ireland free, told as a graphic novel.The 1916 Easter Rising was an attempt by a small group of militant Irish republicans to win independence from Britain. It was the most significant rebellion in Ireland. Though a military failure, it set Ireland on the road to freedom from Britain.The book covers the story from the early planning to the final executions and includes the tragic romance between Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford.Following on from the success of political graphic novels such as Maus and Persepolis, this is accessible, informative and insightful history at its best.
Despre autor
Gerry Hunt a fost un desenator irlandez. A lucrat ca arhitect timp de 25 de ani, inclusiv 18 ani la IDA Ireland. În 1986 s-a orientat către desenul de caricate, realizând inițial caricaturi politice, apoi creând o bandă desenată în limba spaniolă pe care a distribuit-o gratuit prietenilor.
