Best of Irish Wit and Wisdom
Author | : John McCarthy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1987-04-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9785551886730 |
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Author | : John McCarthy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1987-04-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9785551886730 |
Author | : John McCarthy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : English literature |
ISBN | : 9780725106140 |
Author | : Joan Larson Kelly |
Publisher | : Peter Pauper Press, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 9780880880688 |
Folklore, humor, proverbs, toasts -- and blarney!
Author | : Fergus Kelly |
Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 1997-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781884822735 |
A delightful look at Irish culture and experience and at the inimitable Irish way with words, this treasury includes triads dating from the ninth century, 28 riddles of traditional Irish life, 32 prayers and blessings for all occasions, 50 proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts and 50 early "Brehon" laws. A full-color illustration adds enchantment to each spread.
Author | : John McCarthy |
Publisher | : W. Clement Stone |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 1989-01-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780396094050 |
Author | : Fergus Kelly |
Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2010-02-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1579128440 |
From prayers to proverbs, ancient customs to homespun advice, this charmingly illustrated compendium perfectly captures the spirit of the Emerald Isle. Included among the pearls of wit and wisdom are a selection of the famous ninth-century triads, beguiling riddles of traditional Irish life, prayers and blessings for all occasions, timeless proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts, and a fascinating selection of the revered "Brehon" laws.
Author | : |
Publisher | : Gill Books, is |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Irish wit and humor |
ISBN | : 9780717169214 |
The Irish famously have a way with words and this beautifully illustrated selection includes the best of Irish wit and wisdom to amuse and entertain on any occasion. Enjoy the stunning wit of some of Ireland's finest writers, as well as words of unparalleled wisdom that are woven into the fabric of the language of this island.
Author | : Oscar Wilde |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 67 |
Release | : 2012-03-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0486111008 |
Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.
Author | : Erin Gobragh |
Publisher | : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003-02-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780689855580 |
May this book bring a smile,some happiness, too,and may the luck of the Irishbe always with you.
Author | : Dr. Mardy Grothe |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2009-10-20 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0061978337 |
ox-y-mor-on-i-ca (OK-se-mor-ON-uh-ca) noun, plural: Any variety of tantalizing, self-contradictory statements or observations that on the surface appear false or illogical, but at a deeper level are true, often profoundly true. See also oxymoron, paradox. examples: "Melancholy is the pleasure of being sad." Victor Hugo "To lead the people, walk behind them." Lao-tzu "You'd be surprised how much it coststo look this cheap." Dolly Parton You won't find the word "oxymoronica" in any dictionary (at least not yet) because Dr. Mardy Grothe introduces it to readers in this delightful collection of 1,400 of the most provocative quotations of all time. From ancient thinkers like Confucius, Aristotle, and Saint Augustine to great writers like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and G. B. Shaw to modern social observers like Woody Allen and Lily Tomlin, Oxymoronica celebrates the power and beauty of paradoxical thinking. All areas of human activity are explored, including love, sex and romance, politics, the arts, the literary life, and, of course, marriage and family life. The wise and witty observations in this book are as highly entertaining as they are intellectually nourishing and are sure to grab the attention of language lovers everywhere.