Spiked
Gerard Whelan
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Spiked
by Gerard Whelan, Carolyn Swift
Published
August 2003
Publisher
New Island Books
Pages
385
ISBN-13
9781902602929
ISBN-10
1902602927
Description
"In 1957, the Pike Theatre, as part of the first ever Dublin Theatre Festival, staged Tennessee Williams' celebrated play, The Rose Tattoo. Touted in State-sponsored brochures as a festival highlight, the critically acclaimed production saw the tiny theatre crammed as official VIPs clamoured for front-row seats." "So why, halfway through the run, was Pike Theatre co-owner Alan Simpson arrested by the Irish State on the grounds of indecency? Why was the tiny theatre - famous for discovering Behan and for bringing Beckett's Waiting for Godot to Ireland - forced to close? And why, as the scandal trekked through the Irish court system, and strained to beyond breaking point the marriage of Simpson and co-owner Carolyn Swift, was the State's evidence eventually laughed out of court?" "Few episodes from twentieth-century Irish history have proved quite as mysterious - or enduring - as the Rose Tattoo affair. Almost half a century on, Carolyn Swift set out with her colleague Gerard Whelan to uncover the real reasons behind this bizarre saga. Their research, both in the National Archives and the papers of Archbishop John Charles McQuaid, revealed a sensational story hidden under decades-old layers of silence, misinformation and State subterfuge."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Spiked?
This edition of Spiked has approximately 385 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Spiked?
For most readers, Spiked typically takes between 8h 1m and 5h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Spiked?
The estimated word count for Spiked is approximately 96,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Spiked?
Spiked was written by Gerard Whelan, Carolyn Swift.
When was Spiked published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.