The Penguin book of Irish fiction

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The Penguin book of Irish fiction

edited with an introduction by Colm Tóibín

(Penguin fiction)(Penguin books)

Penguin Books, 2001

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Note

"First published by Viking 1999"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This unique anthology illustrates the full range of Irish fiction from Gulliver's Travels to young contemporary writers like Roddy Doyle and Emma Donoghue. Including self-contained sections from novels as well as short stories, all the most important writers are represented, from Swift and Sterne through Joyce, Beckett and Wilde to modern masters like Banville and William Trevor. Colm Toibin's long introduction describes the contexts and particular strengths of Irish fiction.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA54673428
  • ISBN
    • 0140236503
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxxiv, 1086 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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