
Daily Wisdom/Leann an Lae
Irish Proverbs and Sayings for Each Day of the Year
John Quinn(Author)
Veritas Publications (Publisher)
Published on 23. November 2020
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-84730-960-0 (ISBN)
Description
Proverbs from the Irish language - seanfhocail - hark back to a time when Ireland and its people were predominantly agricultural, poor and Catholic; though centuries old, they are integral to a sense of culture and are rich in wisdom that remains relevant to this day.
The book, which includes a seanfhocal for each day of the year alongside commentary and practical exercises for improving vocabulary, covers such wide-ranging topics as: the farming life, nature and weather, food and drink, wealth and poverty, health and happiness, the power of God and the Church, and pastimes and pleasures. An ideal gift for seasoned Irish speakers, as well as those coming to the language for the first time, Daily Wisdom is a perfect introduction to the untold riches of the Irish proverb tradition.
The book, which includes a seanfhocal for each day of the year alongside commentary and practical exercises for improving vocabulary, covers such wide-ranging topics as: the farming life, nature and weather, food and drink, wealth and poverty, health and happiness, the power of God and the Church, and pastimes and pleasures. An ideal gift for seasoned Irish speakers, as well as those coming to the language for the first time, Daily Wisdom is a perfect introduction to the untold riches of the Irish proverb tradition.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84730-960-0 (9781847309600)
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Person
Former RTE broadcaster John Quinn is one of Veritas's more prolific and beloved authors. His books include Gratias: A Little Book of Gratitude; Walking on the Pastures of Wonder (In Conversation with John O'Donohue); and A Book of Beginnings.