Anáil an Bhéil Bheo: Orality and Modern Irish Culture

by Nessa Cronin (editor), Sean Crosson (Editor), John Eastlake (Editor)

Anail an Bheil Bheo brings together a stimulating range of interdisciplinary essays considering the connections between orality and modern Irish culture. From literature to song, folklore to the visual arts, contributors examine not only the connections between oral and textual traditions in Ireland, but also the theoretical concept of 'orality' itself and the corresponding significance of oral texts in Irish society. Featuring work by emerging scholars in the fields of history, literature, folklore, music, women's studies, film and theatre studies and disciplines contributing to Irish Studies, this multifaceted volume also includes contributions from scholars long engaged with issues of orality such as Gearoid O Crualaoich and Henry Glassie.

285 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2009