Author: O'Cuiv, Brian
Edition: Reprint
Number Of Pages: 127
Release Date: 01-07-1971
Details: Physical description: 127 pages; 18 cm. Notes: "The lectures in this book were broadcast [on Radio Éireann] during January, February and March, 1958, under the general title, Irish literature from Clontarf to the Boyne"--Page 6. First edition published: Dublin: The Stationery Office, 1961. Contents: Introduction -- 1. The historical background / by John Ryan, S.J. -- 2. Literary activity in the pre-Norman period / by Myles Dillon -- 3. The professional poets / by David Greene -- 4. Lawyers and chroniclers / by D.A. Binchy -- 5. Irish storytelling after the coming of the Normans / by Gerard Murphy -- 6. Irish medical men and philosophers / by Francis Shaw, S.J. -- 7. The new love poetry / by Seán Ó Tuama -- 8. The development of early modern Irish prose / by Seán Mac Airt -- 9. An era of upheaval / by Brian Ó Cuív. Subjects: Irish literature History and criticism. Ireland Intellectual life. Irish literature -- History and criticism. Ireland -- Intellectual life. Intellectual life. Irish literature. Ireland. 20th century texts. 20th century history texts.
EAN: 9780853422563
Languages: English
Binding: paperback
Item Condition: UsedLikeNew