A collection of the finest stories from the Irish author of The Dirty Dust, published fifty years after his death
Máirtín Ó Cadhain Book order
January 1, 1906 – October 18, 1970
Máirtín Ó Cadhain stands as one of the 20th century's most significant Irish-language writers. His oeuvre, most notably recognized for a major novel, delves into profound human emotions and the complexities of existence. Ó Cadhain's distinctive style and masterful command of the Irish language establish him as a pivotal figure in Irish literature. His narratives explore themes of identity, heritage, and societal shifts, offering readers a profound glimpse into the richness of Irish culture.
- 2021
- 2019
The Dregs of the Day
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A riveting English translation the Irish classic tale of heartache, death, and loneliness by the beloved author of The Dirty Dust
- 2016
In an Irish graveyard, the corpses are distracted by local jealousies and petty disputes assuming global importance. Their banter is full of news of above-ground happenings, received from the recently arrived. As we listen in on the gossip, rumors, backbiting, complaining, and obsessing of the local community, we learn that in the afterlife the same old life goes on beneath the sod.--