The poor mouth = An beal bocht : a bad story about the hard life
Myles, na gCopaleen, 1911-19661988
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First published in Gaelic in 1941 under the title "An Beal Bocht", this book was translated into English in 1973. A parody of the Gaelic peasant writings of the Irish revival, the book features Bonaparte O'Coonassa - who tells the story of his life. By the author of "The Dalkey Archive".
Main title:
The poor mouth = An beal bocht : a bad story about the hard life / edited by Myles na Gopaleen (Flann O'Brien) ; translated by Patrick C. Power ; and illustraed by Ralph Steadman.
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Imprint:
London : Paladin, 1988, c1973.
Collation:
128p. : ill. ; 20cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London : Hart-Davis MacGibbon, 1973.Translation of: An beal bocht.
ISBN:
9780586087480 (pbk)
Dewey class:
891.6234
Language:
EnglishIrish - DISCONTINUED
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BRN:
96128