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William Trevor - The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories - 9780192828453 - KAC0003228
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The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories

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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, Good
Number of Pages
584
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192828453
SKU
KAC0003228
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

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