The Midnight Court: a new translation of Cúirt an Mheánoíche le Brian Merriman

Translation by Cosslett Ó Cuinn; Illustrated by John Verling

The Mercier Press, Dublin, Ireland, 1982

Used Hardcover

Banned and beloved in equal measure, The Midnight Court is a canonical eighteenth-century text widely considered to be the greatest comic Irish poem. Despite its simple story line, Merriman’s poem addresses a wide range of themes, from its satirical treatment of sexuality to its biting social commentary. In this edition, Verling’s illustrations amplify the erotic content of the text. Limited Edition. Specially bound edition of 500 copies, of which this is #214, signed by the illustrator, John Verling, and translator, Cosslett Ó Cuinn. Originally written by Merriman in 1780 in Irish.  87 pages.

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