Neuirisches Lesebuch

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This reading book builds on A. Ambros and T. Illés's work, featuring an anthology of Modern Irish prose texts in both original and German translation. The anthology explores folklore, biography, and literary texts, focusing on the lives of Irish speakers on the west coast of Ireland during the first half of the 20th century. It offers insights into a lost world that remains significant to contemporary Irish identity. Included are folklore tales from Éamon a Búrc, a text on thatched cottage construction by Seán Ó Conghaile, semi-autobiographical works from the Blasket Islands, and short stories by Liam Ó Flaithearta and Máirtín Ó Cadhain. Common themes throughout the texts address coping with harsh living conditions, human emotions in relationships, social interdependence, and the clash between the old and new worlds. The texts are presented in standard language forms and modified dialects from Connemara and Corca Dhuibhne, reflecting the lives of Irish-speaking farmers and fishermen. They document a challenging existence while highlighting the growing respect for the Irish language amid its impending decline. In the predominantly English-speaking Republic of Ireland, these texts serve as educational resources, shaping perceptions of Irish culture for English speakers. The anthology includes a complete Irish-German glossary with references, facilitating the exploration of vocabulary within the texts.