This unique blend of the best of Ireland's oral tradition includes proverbs, folklore, and superstitions of the Emerald Isle. Culled by some of Ireland's most popular writers, it includes proverbs in both English and Gaelic, retellings of beloved Irish fairy tales, and traditions based on local superstitions. Like three volumes in one at an amazingly low price, this original work is infused with the spirit of Irish culture. Includes black-and-white line drawings.
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This unique blend of the best of Ireland's oral tradition includes proverbs, folklore, and superstitions of the Emerald Isle. Culled by some of Ireland's most popular writers, it includes proverbs in both English and Gaelic, retellings of beloved Irish fairy tales, and traditions based on local superstitions. Like three volumes in one at an amazingly low price, this original work is infused with the spirit of Irish culture. Includes black-and-white line drawings.
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"D'fhear cogaidh comhalltar siochain.",
This review is from: The Irish Spirit: Proverbs, Superstitions, and Fairy tales (Hardcover)
"To a man equipped for war,peace is assured."A fantastic lexicon every good Irishman should have at hand.
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Every civilised language possesses a large store of proverbs, the accumulated gatherings of the wit and homely wisdom of many generations. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gach duine, fairy rath, hungry grass, fairy fort, wee folk, old literature, many superstitions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Irish Superstitions, Seven Year Son, Glas Bin, Moll Anthony, Fear Dearg, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, King of England, King of Ireland, Lord Barnes, Cork Banshee, Hill of Allen, Aileen O'More, Fear Gurtha, Goll Mac Morna, Jim Johnson, Madge Moran of Meath, The Maid of Aran, Biddy Mannion's Baby, County Kildare, George Freeman, Little Peepers, Sign of the Cross, The Churchyard Bride, Eliza Cronley, Maureen's Cluricaun New!
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Every civilised language possesses a large store of proverbs, the accumulated gatherings of the wit and homely wisdom of many generations. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gach duine, fairy rath, hungry grass, fairy fort, wee folk, old literature, many superstitions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Irish Superstitions, Seven Year Son, Glas Bin, Moll Anthony, Fear Dearg, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, King of England, King of Ireland, Lord Barnes, Cork Banshee, Hill of Allen, Aileen O'More, Fear Gurtha, Goll Mac Morna, Jim Johnson, Madge Moran of Meath, The Maid of Aran, Biddy Mannion's Baby, County Kildare, George Freeman, Little Peepers, Sign of the Cross, The Churchyard Bride, Eliza Cronley, Maureen's Cluricaun New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Irish Proverbs by Laurence Flanagan in Front Matter
- Irish Proverbs by Hippocrene Books in Front Matter
- Petticoat Loose (Irish Play Series; 19) by M. J. Molloy on page 225
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