Folklore and modern Irish writing /

Exploring the fascination of Irish folklore and storytelling for collectors, scholars, writers, and readers, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the complex relationship between oral traditions and literary practices in Ireland. The rich contributions build upon existing studies of the natu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Markey, Anne, 1958- (Editor ), O'Connor, Anne, 1958- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Kildare, Ireland : Irish Academic Press, 2014.
Temas:
Folk literature, Irish > History and criticism.
Irish literature > History and criticism.
Folklore > Ireland.
Littérature irlandaise > Histoire et critique.
Folklore > Irlande.
Littérature populaire irlandaise > Histoire et critique.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Folklore & Mythology.
Folk literature, Irish
Folklore
Irish literature
Ireland
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Exploring the fascination of Irish folklore and storytelling for collectors, scholars, writers, and readers, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the complex relationship between oral traditions and literary practices in Ireland. The rich contributions build upon existing studies of the nature and importance of Irish folklore, acknowledging the symbiotic relationship that exists between storytellers of oral narrative on the one hand, and literary storytellers on the other. The book deepens our understanding of the creative use of oral traditions by leading Irish writers, such as W.B.Y.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 250 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780716532651
0716532654

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