The Cambridge History of Irish Literature
2 Volume Hardback Set
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- Editors:
- Margaret Kelleher, University College Dublin
- Philip O'Leary, Boston College, Massachusetts
- Date Published: March 2006
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- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9780521822244
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This is the first comprehensive history of Irish literature in both its major languages. The twenty-eight chapters in this two-volume history provide an authoritative chronological survey of the Irish literary tradition, both in Irish and English. Spanning fifteen centuries of literary achievement, the two volumes range from the earliest medieval Latin texts to the late twentieth century. The contributors, drawn from a range of Irish, British and North American universities, are internationally renowned experts in their fields. The Cambridge History of Irish Literature comprises an unprecedented synthesis of research and information, a detailed narrative of one of the world's richest literary traditions, and innovative and challenging new readings. No critical work of this scale has been attempted for Irish literature before. Featuring a detailed chronology and guides to further reading for each chapter, this magisterial project will remain the key reference book for literature in Ireland for generations to come.
Read more- The first fully comprehensive history of Irish literature from the sixth century to the present day
- Gives equal attention to writing in Irish and English, and also covers medieval Latin and Norman texts
- Thirty of the most prominent critics of Irish literature provide authoritative yet engaging and argumentative essays
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'… a remarkable editorial and publishing contribution to current Irish studies. It offers the opportunity for creative debate.' Irish Times
See more reviews'… the most truly comprehensive examination of the history of this country's literature - in both the Irish and English languages - yet published. … The Cambridge History of Irish Literature is an informative, stimulating, and indispensable guide to the written and the oral world on this island. It'd be a shrewd investment and a family heirloom.' Sunday Independent
'… provides much more than the comprehensive coverage and historical background: it offers intelligent, up-to-date, theoretically informed and clearly written essays …' The Times Literary Supplement
'This is a valuable and impressive work.' Textual Practice
'Kelleher and O'Leary deserve great praise and support for their ringing endorsement of academic integrity. In summation, this is a necessary book for any serious student of Irish literature.' The Irish Book Review
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- Date Published: March 2006
- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9780521822244
- length: 1286 pages
- dimensions: 234 x 160 x 90 mm
- weight: 2.6kg
- contains: 3 maps
- availability: Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
Volume I: Chronology
Introduction
1. The literature of medieval Ireland to c. 800: St Patrick to the Vikings Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
2. The literature of medieval Ireland, 800–1200: from the Vikings to the Normans Máire Ní Mhaonaigh
3. The literature of later medieval Ireland, 1200–1600: from the Normans to the Tudors A: Poetry Marc Caball
B: Prose literature Kaarina Hollo
4. Literature in English, 1550–1690: from the Elizabethan settlement to the Battle of the Boyne Anne Fogarty
5. Literature in Irish, c.1550–1690: from the Elizabethan settlement to the Battle of the Boyne Mícheál Mac Craith
6. Prose in English, 1690–1800: from the Williamite wars to the Act of Union Ian Campbell Ross
7. Poetry in English, 1690–1800: from the Williamite wars to the Act of Union Andrew Carpenter
8. Literature in Irish, 1690–1800: from the Williamite wars to the Act of Union Neil Buttimer
9. Theatre in Ireland, 1690–1800: from the Williamite wars to the Act of Union Christopher Morash
10. Irish Romanticism:
1800–1830 Claire Connolly
11. Prose writing and drama in English, 1830–1890: from Catholic emancipation to the fall of Parnell Margaret Kelleher
12. Poetry in English, 1830–1890: from Catholic emancipation to the fall of Parnell Matthew Campbell
13. Literature in Irish, 1800–1890: from the Act of Union to the Gaelic League Gearóid Denvir
14. Historical writings, 1690–1890 Clare O'Halloran
15. Literature and the oral tradition Donna Wong. Volume II: Introduction Margaret Kelleher and Philip O'Leary
1. Literature and politics Declan Kiberd
2. The Irish Renaissance, 1890–1940: poetry in English Patrick Crotty
3. The Irish Renaissance, 1890–1940: prose in English John Wilson Foster
4. The Irish Renaissance, 1890–1940: drama in English Adrian Frazier
5. The Irish Renaissance, 1890–1940: literature in Irish Philip O'Leary
6. Contemporary prose and drama in Irish:
1940 to 2000 Máirín Nic Eoin
7. Contemporary poetry in Irish:
1940–2000 Louis de Paor
8. Contemporary poetry in English:
1940–2000 Dillon Johnston and Guinn Batten
9. Contemporary prose in English:
1940–2000 George O'Brien
10. Contemporary drama in English:
1940–2000 Anthony Roche
11. Cinema and Irish literature Kevin Rockett
12. Literary historiography, 1890–2000 Colin Graham
13. Afterwords: A: Irish-language literature in the new millennium Bríona Nic Dhiarmada
B: Irish literature in English in the new millennium Fintan O'Toole.
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