Anam na Teanga

'Literature is the soul of the language' wrote Seosamh Mac Grianna, and in this book are twelve of the most lively and spirited short stories that have been written in the Irish Language. The big writers are there - Liam O Flaithearta, Padraic O Conaire, Padraig Mac Piarais - as well as, perhaps, authors who are less well known - Peigi Rose, Fionntan de Brun, Annraoi O Liathain. It is the blend of the old and the new, of tradition and innovation, of talent, creativity and ability that will surprise readers of this collection, that will inspire discussion, and perhaps also debate. There are also comprehensive notes compiled by the editor for those wishing to sharpen their critical perspective.Short Stories included in the book:An Beo - Liam FlaitheartaDil - Liam FlaitheartaAn Cumann - Peig RoseN hInis Brionglid na hAoine don tSatharn Choche - Peig RoseNra Mharcais Bhig - Pdraic ConaireAnam an Easpaig - Pdraic ConaireAn Gada - Praig Mac PiaraisAthair - Michel ConghaileCodladh an Mhistir - Seosamh Mac GriannaMnus Sileachn - Samus GriannaNa Dithe Brige - Fiontn de BrnAn Rud nach mBonn Agam - Annraoi LiathinSen Mac Labhra edited.