Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase & Fable
by Sean McMahon and Jo O'Donoghue
6,000 entries from ancient myth to modern politics
Based on Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, this title focuses on the phrase and fable of Ireland
Quotes from literature, such as the works of Joyce and Yeats, give context to entries
Clear layout makes searching easy and browsing inevitable
With a foreward by Maeve Binchy
£25.00
£18.75
ISBN-13:
0304 36334 6
Hardback
704pp
231 x 172mm
Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase and Fable is dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of the Emerald Isle. Its 6,000 encyclopedic entries explore the island's history, literature, language, folklore and mythology, making for an eclectic mix of people, places, historical events, facts and phrases. From the Great Famine to the Celtic Tiger, Pygmalion to Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, this treasury of Irishness past and present will delight natives, expats and curious visitors alike.
