A Creel of Irish Stories

Tales woven from the turf smoke and twilight of old Ireland. In this beautifully crafted collection, Jane Barlow—one of Ireland’s most evocative literary voices of the late 19th century—gathers a series of haunting, heartfelt, and often humorous tales from the Irish countryside. Set in the quiet corners of rural life, A Creel of Irish Stories brims with lyrical prose, rich dialect, and a deep sympathy for the joys and hardships of ordinary folk. From fateful encounters and whispered superst...