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LoC No.: 15022599
Title: A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clare Graham, Madeleine Fournier and Marc
D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended
version, also linking to free sources for education
worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images
generously made available by the Internet Archive.
Summary: "A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day" by Douglas Hyde is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Irish literature, focusing predominantly on works from the Irish-speaking population while deliberately omitting the Anglicised authors from the last two centuries. It seeks to illuminate the rich tapestry of Ireland's literary heritage and highlight its significance within the broader context of national identity. The opening of the work sets the stage by establishing the author's intent and scope. Hyde explains the necessity of documenting the Irish literary tradition, which has been overlooked in previous histories. He emphasizes the vibrant literary culture among the Irish-speaking populace, marked by oral traditions and a collective appreciation for literature. As he discusses the rich historical background of Irish literature, he begins to outline the development of the Celtic identity and hints at the future chapters of his book that will delve into various literary forms, including poems, sagas, and historical narratives, crucial for understanding Ireland's past and its relationship with its language and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hyde, Douglas, 1860-1949
EBook No.: 53793
Published: Dec 23, 2016
Downloads: 183
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Celtic, in literature
Subject: Language and culture -- Ireland
Subject: Irish literature -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: General works
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15022599
Title: A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clare Graham, Madeleine Fournier and Marc
D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended
version, also linking to free sources for education
worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images
generously made available by the Internet Archive.
Summary: "A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day" by Douglas Hyde is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Irish literature, focusing predominantly on works from the Irish-speaking population while deliberately omitting the Anglicised authors from the last two centuries. It seeks to illuminate the rich tapestry of Ireland's literary heritage and highlight its significance within the broader context of national identity. The opening of the work sets the stage by establishing the author's intent and scope. Hyde explains the necessity of documenting the Irish literary tradition, which has been overlooked in previous histories. He emphasizes the vibrant literary culture among the Irish-speaking populace, marked by oral traditions and a collective appreciation for literature. As he discusses the rich historical background of Irish literature, he begins to outline the development of the Celtic identity and hints at the future chapters of his book that will delve into various literary forms, including poems, sagas, and historical narratives, crucial for understanding Ireland's past and its relationship with its language and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hyde, Douglas, 1860-1949
EBook No.: 53793
Published: Dec 23, 2016
Downloads: 183
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Celtic, in literature
Subject: Language and culture -- Ireland
Subject: Irish literature -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: General works
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.