Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom - Couverture rigide

Daley, Mary Dowling; Fairon, Pat; Kelly, Fergus

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1579128440 ISBN 13 : 9781579128449

Editeur : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2010

Synopsis

From prayers to proverbs, ancient customs to homespun advice, this charmingly illustrated compendium perfectly captures the spirit of the Emerald Isle. Included among the pearls of wit and wisdom are a selection of the famous ninth-century triads, beguiling riddles of traditional Irish life, prayers and blessings for all occasions, timeless proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts, and a fascinating

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A delightful treasury of Irish culture, including toasts, quips, and history.

From prayers to proverbs, ancient customs to homespun advice, this charmingly illustrated compendium perfectly captures the spirit of the Emerald Isle.  Included among the pearls of wit and wisdom are a selection of the famous ninth-century triads, beguiling riddles of traditional Irish life, prayers and blessings for all occasions, timeless proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts, and a fascinating selection of the revered "Brehon" laws.  More than 200 full-color illustrations add enchantment to practically every page.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Morgan LLywelyn has written dozens of best-selling books about Ireland, from its ancient Celtic roots to the present day.  Her critically acclaimed novels, both of history and of mythology, have been translated into many languages and have sold 40 million copies around the wrold.  She is an Irish citizen and lives in Dublin.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Black Dog & Leventhal
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1579128440
• ISBN 13: 9781579128449
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 368