A Ghost in the Throat: Wordsmith mixes ordinary and marvellous in remarkable work
Biography A Ghost in the Throat Doireann Ní Ghríofa Tramp Press, 326 pages, paperback €16
Acclaim: bilingual poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa. Photo by Bríd O'Donovan
Mia Colleran
A book like this comes along once every few years and obliterates every clear definition of genre and form. I mean no exaggeration here: A Ghost in the Throat is astounding and utterly fresh.
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