Conamara Chronicles Tales from Iorras Aithneach (Paperback Book)

Name: Conamara Chronicles Tales from Iorras Aithneach (Paperback Book)
Brand: Indiana University Press

Indiana University Press

Conamara ChroniclesTales from Iorras Aithneach\nAuthor(s): Sen Mac Giollarnth, Liam Mac Con Iomaire, Tim Robinson\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Indiana University Press, United States\nImprint: Indiana University Press\nISBN-13: 9780253063526, 978-0253063526\nSynopsis\n\""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.\"" \n\n So Tim Robinson described folklorist, revolutionary, and district justice Sen Mac Giollarnth, whose 1941 bookAnnla Beaga Iorras Aithneachrevealed 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 tho.