Irish Literature
| Author | : Mary Ketsin |
| Publisher | : Nova Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1590335902 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781590335901 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (901 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Irish Literature by : Mary Ketsin
Download or read book Irish Literature written by Mary Ketsin and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish literature's roots have been traced to the 7th-9th century. This is a rich and hardy literature starting with descriptions of the brave deeds of kings, saints and other heroes. These were followed by generous veins of religious, historical, genealogical, scientific and other works. The development of prose, poetry and drama raced along with the times. Modern, well-known Irish writers include: William Yeats, James Joyce, Sean Casey, George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, John Synge and Samuel Beckett.