Walter Macken: Dreams on Paper

Charts Walter Macken's career and life, from his birth in Galway in 1915 to his untimely death in 1967. Originally an actor, principally with An Taidhbhearc in Galway and The Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Walter Macken played lead roles on Broadway and also acted in films. Acting was to remain an important part of his life, but it was his writing that brought him true fame and acclamation.--From publisher's description.