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In(scribing) the penal colony.

Authors :
Attard, Karen
Source :
Southerly; Spring96 Australian, Vol. 56 Issue 3, p170, 10p
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Describes the legends propagated in a penal colony in Australia composed of prisoners from Ireland in the 1790s. History of oral literary tradition in Ireland; Description of Immrama tales; Oisin's story; Account of proposed expedition by absconders; Anecdotes on captured escapees.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00383732
Volume :
56
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Southerly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9708240466