{"product_id":"9781035433407","title":"The Little Book of Irish Wit \u0026 Wisdom","description":"Author: OH\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781035433407\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Welbeck Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 31 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether raising a glass or spinning a yarn, the Irish have long had a way with words - and this delightful volume celebrates that rich tradition.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with clever quips, classic one-liners, lyrical blessings and colourful anecdotes, this collection showcases the Irish genius for turning a phrase - whether used to charm, console or deliver a well-timed jab. Whether you're Irish by birth, heritage or simply at heart, this is the book for you. It's a spirited blend of humour and heart, capturing the many shades of Irish life -the closeness of kin, the magic of storytelling and the joy of laughter.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for anyone who loves a funny line or a heartfelt toast, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Irish Wit \u0026amp; Wisdom \u003c\/i\u003eis a grand dip into the craic, culture and character of the Emerald Isle.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample Content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.\" - \u003ci\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The terrible thing about dying over in Ireland is you miss your own wake. It's the best day of your life. You've paid for everything and you can't join in.\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e     - Dave Allen, comedian, satirist and actor (1936-2005)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"When anyone asks me about the Irish character, I say look at the trees. Maimed, stark and misshapen, but ferociously tenacious.\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e     - Edna O'Brien, Irish novelist, playwright, poet and short story writer (1930-2024)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"May the good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon.\" -\u003ci\u003e Irish blessing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDublin-born \u003cb\u003eSamuel Beckett\u003c\/b\u003e was a master of bleak brilliance. With dry wit and razor-sharp insight, he explored the absurdity of life, famously writing \u003ci\u003eWaiting for Godot - a play of which it was famously said\u003c\/i\u003e \"nothing happens - twice.\" Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969, Beckett remains a towering figure in modern literature.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67842337243294,"sku":"ADS-9781035433407","price":17.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781035433407.jpg?v=1793163281","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781035433407","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}