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Synopsis
Irish wit, wisdom, and love of words is captured in this beautifull illustrated collection of Irish proverbs.
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The sayings contained in this compact, green-bound volume--some bawdy, some knowing, and some filled with quiet wisdom--demonstrate the rich oral heritage of the Emerald Isle. Presented in both English and Irish, these traditional adages deal with subjects ranging from love and marriage to power and war. While some are familiar in their English translation ("Time and tide wait for no man"), others are original, striking, and fresh: "Don't let your tongue cut your throat." "He who gets a name for rising early can stay in bed until noon." "Every dog is brave on his own doorstep." Even more interesting (to a student of Irish culture, at least) are those expressions that don't translate well or are unclear in meaning: "There is hope from the sea but there is no hope from the land"; "Reverence ceases once blood is spilt." Brian Fitzgerald's whimsical, Chagall-esque color illustrations provide a handsome accompaniment.
About the Author
James O'Donnell teaches Irish in Belfast.
Brian Fitzgerald attended the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.
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- PublisherAppletree Press
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0862816866
- ISBN 13 9780862816865
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages80
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