Peig Sayers: Nil Deireadh Raite / Not the Final Word

Peig Sayers was a renowned Irish storyteller who was interviewed by the Irish Folklore Commission in 1952. This collection of interviews, published for the first time, showcases her storytelling skills, knowledge of traditional narratives, and sense of humor. It reaffirms her position as one of the first rank of Irish storytellers and establishes her tales in the canon of Irish oral literature.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 347 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2020
\n Publisher: New Island Books
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Among the first rank of Irish storytellers In January 1952,six years before she died,Peig Sayers was interviewed by a team from the Irish Folklore Commission in St Annes Hospital,Dublin. She was more than happy to be recorded,and pleased to be visited by old friends,all of whom spoke fluent Kerry Irish. In Not the Final Word these interviews are published for the first time,in both Irish and English,along with a substantial introduction and detailed annotation. Here Peig tells her versions of international folktales,a Fenian tale,some prayers,migratory legends and historical and supernatural lore,illustrated in paintings by her son,Mícheál Ó Gaoithín. She emerges as a warm and authentic storyteller,with a ready sense of humour,a deep knowledge .

Among the first rank of Irish storytellers In January 1952,six years before she died,Peig Sayers was interviewed by a team from the Irish Folklore Commission in St Annes Hospital,Dublin. She was more than happy to be recorded,and pleased to be visited by old friends,all of whom spoke fluent Kerry Irish. In Not the Final Word these interviews are published for the first time,in both Irish and English,along with a substantial introduction and detailed annotation. Here Peig tells her versions of international folktales,a Fenian tale,some prayers,migratory legends and historical and supernatural lore,illustrated in paintings by her son,Mícheál Ó Gaoithín. She emerges as a warm and authentic storyteller,with a ready sense of humour,a deep knowledge .

Among the first rank of Irish storytellers In January 1952,six years before she died,Peig Sayers was interviewed by a team from the Irish Folklore Commission in St Annes Hospital,Dublin. She was more than happy to be recorded,and pleased to be visited by old friends,all of whom spoke fluent Kerry Irish. In Not the Final Word these interviews are published for the first time,in both Irish and English,along with a substantial introduction and detailed annotation. Here Peig tells her versions of international folktales,a Fenian tale,some prayers,migratory legends and historical and supernatural lore,illustrated in paintings by her son,Mícheál Ó Gaoithín. She emerges as a warm and authentic storyteller,with a ready sense of humour,a deep knowledge .

\n Weight: 752g\n
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 37 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781848407671\n \n