A Ghost in the Throat By Doireann Ní Ghríofa free PDF download. A Ghost in the Throat is an intriguing fusion of essay and autofiction. It chronicles the author’s internal journey and her profound bond with Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill, an 18th-century Irish noblewoman. Following her husband’s assassination, Eibhlín Dubh consumes his blood and pens a remarkable poem.
The author, in the present day, becomes captivated by this poem and its similarities to her own life. The book serves as a testament to literary obsession, a narrative on the obliteration of a culture, a language, and women, and a contemplation on motherhood and translation. It narrates a compelling tale of discovering one’s voice by liberating another’s.
A Ghost in the Throat By Doireann Ní Ghríofa Book Info:
- Publisher: Tramp Press
- Published: August 27, 2020
- ISBN: 9781916434264
- Pages: 193
- Size: 1.13