A Journey Into Ireland's Literary Revival

Download or read book A Journey Into Ireland's Literary Revival written by R. Todd Felton and published by Roaring Forties Press. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great tide of literary invention swept through Ireland between the 1890s and the 1920s. This engrossing, illuminating, and beautifully illustrated guidebook explores the personal and professional histories of writers such as W. B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, John Millington Synge, and Sean O’Casey and examines their relationships with the people, culture, and landscapes of Ireland. From Galway and the Aran Islands, to County Mayo and County Sligo, and from Dublin to Wicklow, this guide to the places that inspired Irish Literary Revival showcases the locations where many of Ireland’s finest writers shaped an enduring vision of the country.