The Irish
The Irish by Seán O’Faoláin, published by Penguin Books in 1980, offers a detailed exploration of the complex tapestry of Irish history and culture. This edition spans 174 pages and is presented in English. O’Faoláin examines the various racial, religious, social, and intellectual influences that have shaped Ireland over the centuries, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the country’s evolution.
In this work, O’Faoláin critically engages with significant historical events, including the impact of the Celts, the urbanization brought by the Danes and Normans, and the effects of English ascendancy. He also addresses the resurgence of Irish nationalism and literature after 1800, weaving together these diverse strands to illuminate the essence of Irish identity. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in foreign language study, Celtic languages, and the history of Ireland.
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“Many racial, religious, social and intellectual strands have, over the centuries, been woven into the cloth of Irish genius, and it is Sean O’Faolain’s achievement to have disentangled these. The wild, imaginative, disunited Ireland of the Celts, which for years was the fountainhead of Christianity ; the intrusion of Danes and Normans who defied the Irish horror of towns and began to urbanize Ireland ; the years of English ascendancy, when new populations and a new language were planted ; the upsurge of Irish nationalism and Irish letters after 1800 – all these are critically and engagingly recorded by one of the greatest living Irish writers.” — book cover.
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