Project Gutenberg 2016-12-23 Public domain in the USA. 628 Hyde, Douglas 1860 1949 15022599 A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day 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. "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.) Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Civilization, Celtic, in literature Language and culture -- Ireland Irish literature -- History and criticism PB Text Category: History - Other Category: History - European Category: Language & Communication 1993274 2025-07-21T11:27:44.802045 text/html 1950161 2024-10-23T01:32:45 text/html 859847 2025-07-21T11:28:20.591266 application/epub+zip 891038 2025-07-21T11:27:53.248416 application/epub+zip 809166 2025-07-21T11:27:49.021435 application/epub+zip 1457460 2025-07-21T11:28:36.478237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1291225 2025-07-21T11:28:14.399363 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1209953 2022-09-24T13:13:37.875946 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1387865 2025-07-21T11:27:39.442017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1367663 2024-10-23T01:32:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18006 2025-07-21T11:28:36.659184 application/rdf+xml 11570 2025-07-21T11:27:49.403422 image/jpeg 2184 2025-07-21T11:27:49.217416 image/jpeg 791802 2025-07-21T11:27:44.931473 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia