The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature
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Marc C. Conner
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Many political and cultural events sent shock waves through the Irish world in the 19th and early 20th centuries as Ireland gradually shook off the shackles of British rule. Alongside a long and painful political process arose one of the greatest flourishings of literature in modern times - a spirited discourse among those who sought to shape their nation's future, finding the significance of their bloody present intimately entwined with their legendary past. As nationalists including Charles Stewart Parnell, Patrick Pearse, and Michael Collins studied their political situation and sought a road to independence, writers such as W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, J. M. Synge, Lady Gregory, and many others examined the emerging Irish identity and captured the spirit of the nation's ongoing history in their works.
Delve into this remarkable period with The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature. After laying the groundwork of ancient Irish history and centuries of British rule - from the Norman invasion in the 12th century through the brutal Penal Laws and the Great Famine - Professor Conner brings you inside the Irish Renaissance, also called the Irish Revival. Around the turn of the 20th century, a group of writers began taking a keen interest in the uniquely Irish culture, from its language to its art to its mythology. This fascination fed into the growing demand for Irish nationhood, and the arts, culture, and politics of the time are inextricable.
The Irish Renaissance fused and elevated aesthetic and civic ambitions, fueling a cultural climate of masterful artistic creation and resolute political self-determination reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. Over the course of 36 enthralling lectures, Professor Conner reveals the multifaceted story of the Irish Renaissance through an exploration of its complex history and remarkable literature.
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- Rebecca Kelleher
- 09-08-18
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Content is good but the pronunciation is horrific. Don’t get if this would annoy you
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-12-17
Would recommend
Great overview of key events and figures in Irish history. Particular focus on the key literary figures.
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- Hareth
- 03-01-17
Very Informative
This course taught me a huge amount about Irish culture, literature and history. It is well structured for a beginner in the subject and the lecturer is a very good speaker.
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- Borders1
- 07-08-16
Intelligent and engaging
Refreshing perspective on all things Irish. Succinct and illuminating. I liked the authors intent and delivery and could easily forgive his occasionally dodgy pronunciation. Very much enjoyed. Thanks!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-19
Interesting telling of the Irish story but....
If you want to be a credible narrator surely a basic ability to pronounce local words and language is a prerequisite. Narration is often interrupted by jarring and laughable mispronounciation of Irish names.
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- Richard
- 22-03-18
excellent book. the topics explained clearly and always gives the historic context of each poem and book
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- Nors
- 12-04-19
good book, but some pronunciation issues
good book
good narration but there are issues with the pronunciations of some names, places and especially with the irish language when quoted
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- Anonymous User
- 15-10-19
Disappointing production
Why o why did the reader not check out the pronunciation of Irish names and place names
Eg Patrick Purse
Ian McNeill
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A shame to ruin such a worthwhile work.
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- Michael
- 17-05-22
Magnificent
Superb sweeping survey of the topic, insightful, authoritative and delivered with clear and engaged narration. I shall go back to sections of this many times.
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- isitaboutabicycle
- 09-12-23
A pity they didn't get an Irish professor of history
The lecturer mispronounces many Irish words and names. He also gives misleading impressions of aspects of Irish history, especially earlier parts. Note that he specialises in the anglophone subset of Irish literature, not the rich literature in Irish, or history of any kind
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