“McCracken's Ghost”
Description
The singer encounters McCracken's ghost at midnight. He recounts the deaths of Irish heroes of the rebellion. He advises: take by force the Reform the English would not yield. You will free "the Green Isle and receive the world's thanks"
Notes
It sounds as if this may have been written with reference to Gladstone's unsuccessful proposals for Home Rule. For background, see the notes to "Home Rule for Ireland"; for Henry Joy McCracken, see the notes to "Henry Joy McCracken (I)." - RBW
Historical references
- 1798 - Irish rebellion against British rule
Cross references
- cf. "Henry Joy McCracken (I)" (character of Henry Joy McCracken) and references there
References
- Moylan 112, "McCracken's Ghost" (1 text)
- BI, Moyl112