The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories
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Book Overview
In Ireland what began as both entertainment and communication through the spoken word grew into a literary form unmatched by any other country. The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories triumphantly demonstrates that development, from early folk tales of the oral tradition (here translated from the Irish) through Oliver Goldsmith, Maria Edgeworth, Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Joyce Cary to Elizabeth Bowen, Liam O'Flaherty and such rising stars of today...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0192828452
ISBN13:9780192828453
Release Date:May 1991
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:584 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.1" x 7.7"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The Soul Of Ireland
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The Short Stories presented in this fabulous collection range from short folktales from the the old oral tradition to modern stories of the 20th century. It is a marvelous survey of Irish writing with both the dark and lighter side of the Irish character well represented. I've had this book for years and return to it again and again. There are some real gems here.
Irish Stories.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this carefully gathered collection of Irish Short Stories. But no one can tell a tale as well as an Irishman or woman. This book is a must-have beside the bed to dip into and savour. Why is it that Irish literature is so pure and lucent? If you are looking for a gift for a special person, give them a copy of this treasure.
A Most Wonderful & Entertaining Bedtime Companion
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This collection of short stories by Irish writers is a gem. Having loved William Trevor's stories for years, I bought this book because of his introduction. He draws the reader into these stories with the talent of an ageless storyteller. These stories can only skim the surface of the great body of Irish literature. But it is a wonderful start. Bravo.
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