Ireland in Fiction: A Guide to Irish Novels, Tales, Romances, and Folk-lore

This comprehensive reference surveys Irish fiction printed in volume form, covering everything from historic novels to folklore, fairy tales, and romantic epics. Arranged alphabetically by author, each entry offers concise biographical notes followed by objective descriptions of the writer’s works, allowing listeners to locate titles that match particular interests. The guide also includes classified lists—historical fiction, Gaelic epic, children’s tales, and more—plus a combined title and subject index for quick navigation.

Though it does not prescribe what to read, the book serves as a reliable road map for anyone curious about the breadth of Irish storytelling, whether they are exploring the literary output of the diaspora or the mythic traditions of Ireland itself. Updated from an earlier 1910 edition, it doubles the number of works covered and adds new appendices on periodical fiction, publishers, and useful reference sources. Listeners will appreciate the clear, factual tone that makes the vast landscape of Irish narrative accessible without bias or personal recommendation.