Never Throw Stones at Your Mother: Irish Insults and Curses

by David Ross

The Irish may be the champions of the insult--few nations could assemble such an extensive lexicon of lethal weapons or make a mother cry by telling her that she's no more use than a chocolate teapot. From the earliest days of Irish history when mighty warriors cringed before the satirical bard, the art of insult has played an important role in the country's culture. In this glowing collection, outlandishly creative insults are paired with Irish stock...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 086281779X
• ISBN13: 9780862817794
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Appletree Press (IE)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.0"