Three Lectures on Gaelic Topics (Classic Reprint)

P. H. Pearse

ISBN 10: 1330441354 / ISBN 13: 9781330441350

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book provides a sweeping overview of Ireland's vast and unique literary landscape, with a particular focus on Gaelic prose. This detailed study places Gaelic literature within its historical and literary context, from its origins in the fifth century to its decline in the sixteenth century, and eventual revival in the modern era. The author explores the thematic depth of Gaelic prose, highlighting its descriptive power, particularly in the depiction of battles and sea voyages, and its fondness for alliteration. The book also examines the humorous nature of Gaelic prose, contrasting it with modern Irish humor. This insightful book concludes by emphasizing the significance of Gaelic prose literature as a testament to the creativity and resilience of the Gaelic people, and its enduring legacy as a source of inspiration and cultural pride. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Three Lectures on Gaelic Topics (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1330441354
• ISBN 13: 9781330441350
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
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I hope no one will be so uncharitable as to imagine that I have published this booklet merely for the sake of seeing myself in print. My main object as a matter of fact has been to assist, in some little degree.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.