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The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories
(Edited By William Trevor)
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paperback. Good clean copy, showing a little age and shelf wear, remains very good
Ireland has always been a nation of story-tellers: tall stories, simple stories, stories of mystery and wonder, of love and violence form part of Irish conversation as naturally as passing the time of day. What began as both entertainment and communication through the spoken word grew into a celebrated literary form. This volume demonstrates that development, from the early folktales of the oral tradition (here translated from the Irish) through Oliver Goldsmith and Maria Edgeworth to James Joyce and Liam O'Flaherty and the rising stars of the next generation. All the stories in this selection "have been influenced by a ... Read more
Ireland has always been a nation of story-tellers: tall stories, simple stories, stories of mystery and wonder, of love and violence form part of Irish conversation as naturally as passing the time of day. What began as both entertainment and communication through the spoken word grew into a celebrated literary form. This volume demonstrates that development, from the early folktales of the oral tradition (here translated from the Irish) through Oliver Goldsmith and Maria Edgeworth to James Joyce and Liam O'Flaherty and the rising stars of the next generation. All the stories in this selection "have been influenced by a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Oxford Paperbacks
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
584
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192828453
SKU
KSG0037301
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
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