Abstract
ExcerptThis is a comprehensive study of various genres of folklore which have survived in Irish America, particularly in the New England area. Eileen Moore Quinn has painstakingly compared proverbs; idioms and other customary sayings; foodways; names and nicknames; children’s lore; superstitions, charms, and folk beliefs; customs connected with births, weddings, and wakes; blessings, toasts, and prayers; cursing traditions; historical memory; and music, song, and rhyme. She includes examples in Irish Gaelic and/or collected in Ireland compared with North American versions to ascertain whether there is a likely Irish origin for a given item of folklore.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Folklore Research |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2010 |
Keywords
- E. Moore Quinn
- Irish America
- New England
- folklore
Disciplines
- Arts and Humanities
- English Language and Literature