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The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories
William (Ed) Trevor
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Description for The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories
Paperback. Ireland has always been a nation of story-tellers. This magnificent anthology chronicles the development of a rich literary tradition, from the earliest folk-tales to James Joyce, Liam O'Flaherty, and the rising stars of the new generation. Editor(s): Trevor, William. Series: Oxford Books of Prose & Verse. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 426 567pp
Ireland has long been a nation of story-tellers. What began as a lively form of entertainment has grown into an unrivalled literary genre. Although Ireland may mourn the loss of the seanchaí, the old hearthside story-teller, the Irish art of story-telling is by no means lost. This varied anthology traces the development of the Irish short story from the early folk-tales of the oral tradition through Oliver Goldsmith, Maria Edgeworth, James Joyce, and Liam O'Flaherty, and on to the rising stars of the modern generation, such as Bernard Mac Laverty and Desmond Hogan.
Ireland has long been a nation of story-tellers. What began as a lively form of entertainment has grown into an unrivalled literary genre. Although Ireland may mourn the loss of the seanchaí, the old hearthside story-teller, the Irish art of story-telling is by no means lost. This varied anthology traces the development of the Irish short story from the early folk-tales of the oral tradition through Oliver Goldsmith, Maria Edgeworth, James Joyce, and Liam O'Flaherty, and on to the rising stars of the modern generation, such as Bernard Mac Laverty and Desmond Hogan.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Oxford
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Books of Prose & Verse
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199583140
SKU
9780199583140
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Reviews for The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories
Review from previous edition The very best of centuries of Irish short fiction...A classic, take-your-breath-away collection cannily assembled by a master of the medium William Trevor
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