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Behold, the inaugural English rendition of O Cadhain's boisterous masterwork Cré na Cille, hailed by Colm Tóibín as the "greatest novel to be written in the Irish language". This audacious tome, presented entirely in dialogue, showcases the author's keen ear for the nimble vernacular of his countrymen, replete with hilarious quarrels and devastating ripostes.
The Dirty Dust, consistently lauded as the most significant prose work in modern Irish, has at long last been made accessible to English-speaking readers through Alan Titley's spirited translation. This version, brimming with the verve and vigour of O Cadhain's original, brings the delights of this grand satirical novel to a deservedly wider audience.
In this singular narrative, all characters reside six feet under, yet their proclivity for gossip and thirst for news from the world above remain undiminished. O Cadhain's daring work, told solely through conversation, eavesdrops on the rumours, backbiting, grumbling, and obsessions of the local community. It would seem that in the hereafter, life continues much as before, albeit with a marked inability to affect change - save through endless chatter.
This unsparing yet comical portrayal of a close-knit community showcases O Cadhain's razor-sharp wit and keen observation of human foibles. The author's ear for the lilt of Irish gab and his insight into the deceptive magic of human interaction shine throughout this remarkable work.
For the scholarly inclined, Yale University Press also offers Graveyard Clay, an annotated edition of Cré na Cille, translated by Liam Mac Con Iomaire and Tim Robinson.
Book ISBN: | 9780300219821 |
Book Author: | Mairtin O Cadhain |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Yale University Press |
Book Publisher: | Yale University Press |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 199 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2016-03-15 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 360g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’