The Islander: Complete and Unabridged

This is the first complete translation of Tomas O'Crohan's autobiography called in Irish An tOileanach, first published in 1929. This edition is based on Prof. Sean O Coileain's definitive 2002 Irish language edition, containing many passages omitted from the previous English language translations, some of which were thought too earthy for the times. Translated from the Irish by Garry Bannister and David Sowby. "O Criomhthain was the first of many writers from the Great Blasket Island. His autobiography has maintained its canonical status since it was first published in 1929. That a new English translation has appeared is proof of A tOile nach's enduring appea--Irish Lit. Supplement, Fall 2014