Reader's Guide to Books in the Irish Language

In this guide you will find short descriptions of more than 200 books written in the Irish language from 1900-1992. Some bibliographical material is given on each author. The books described are in the categories of language, history, literature, poetry, drama, folklore, non-fiction, books for beginning readers & books on tape. Each category has a brief introductory essay placing the genre historically. Dual language texts & available translations are noted. Although this is a personal selection, & is by no means a complete compilation of books available in Irish, it will leave the reader with a good knowledge of the state of writing & literature in Irish today. It will be of use to readers who are fluent in Irish & also beginning readers, because it notes the level of writing with regard to simplicity or sophistication of the text being described. The guide will also be of interest to people who do not know the language but are interested in Ireland. This book will give them information that they will not find anywhere else. A second volume is planned for 1994 covering books published before 1900, many of which are of linguistic interest. For information/To order contact Irish Books, 580 Broadway, NY, NY 10012. Phone: (212) 274-1923.McCloskey, Seosamh is the author of 'Reader's Guide to Books in the Irish Language', published 1993 under ISBN 9780963573803 and ISBN 0963573802.