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The Circle and the Sword

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Joseph Plunkett published The Circle and the Sword while convalescing in Algeria. The book is dedicated to Thomas MacDonagh who edited the poems and prepared the collection for publication. Thomas met Joseph when he was engaged as his Irish Language tutor in preparation for the university entrance exam. It is inscribed ‘This book given me by my brother Thos MacDonagh. Signed S Francesca. He gave it to me as we sat at fire in Convent parlour. Last time he came there Xmas 1915’

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