Description
| Product ID: | 9780253063526 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Series: | Irish Culture, Memory, Place |
| Title: | Conamara Chronicles |
| Subtitle: | Tales from Iorras Aithneach |
| Authors: | Author: Liam Mac Con Iomaire, Tim Robinson |
| Page Count: | 332 |
| Subjects: | Literary studies: general, Literary studies: general, European history, Social and cultural history, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), British & Irish history, Social & cultural history, Folklore, myths & legends, Ireland |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating "I find him to be a kindred spirit, a sympathetic but shrewd enquirer, a companionable stroller, and a lover of anecdotes gathered by the wayside." So Tim Robinson described folklorist, revolutionary, and district justice Sean Mac Giollarnath, whose 1941 book Annala Beaga o Iorras Aithneach revealed his sheer delight in the rich language and stories of the people he encountered in Conamara, the Irish-speaking region in the south of Connemara. From tales of smugglers, saints, and scholars to memories of food, work, and family, the stories gathered here provide invaluable insights into the lives and culture of the community. This faithful and lovingly crafted translation, complete with annotations, a biography, and thoughtful chapters that explore the importance of the language and region, is the final work of both Robinson and his collaborator, the renowned writer and Irish language expert Liam Mac Con Iomaire. Translated into English for the first time, Conamara Chronicles: Tales from Iorras Aithneach preserves the art of storytellers in the West of Ireland and honors the inspiration they kindle even still. |
| Imprint Name: | Indiana University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Indiana University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-09-27 |