Ireland's Literary Renaissance (1922)

By Ernest Augustus Boyd

Book Overview

Ireland's Literary Renaissance is a historical and literary account of the Irish literary revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Ernest Augustus Boyd and first published in 1922, the book covers the period from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, when Irish writers such as W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, and James Joyce were at the forefront of a cultural movement that sought to revive and celebrate Irish language, literature, and traditions.Boyd's book provides a comprehensive overview of the key figures and events of the Irish literary revival, including the founding of the Gaelic League, the Abbey Theatre, and the Irish Literary Society. He also explores the political and social context in which the revival took place, including the struggle for Irish independence and the role of the Catholic Church in Irish society.Throughout the book, Boyd emphasizes the importance of the literary revival as a means of asserting Irish identity and challenging the dominance of English culture in Ireland. He also analyzes the literary works of the revivalists, including Yeats' poetry, Lady Gregory's plays, and Joyce's Dubliners, among others.Overall, Ireland's Literary Renaissance is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Irish literature and culture, and an insightful exploration of the cultural and political forces that shaped the Irish literary revival.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437145752
• ISBN13: 9781437145755
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"