Writing Beyond the Revival: Facing the Future in Gaelic Prose, 1940-1951 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781906359287)

This is the second volume of a two-part collection following on from O'Leary's "Gaelic Prose in the Irish Free State 1922-1939". The first part, "Irish Interior: Keeping Faith with the Past in Gaelic Prose, 1940-1951", was published in 2010. "Writing Beyond the Revival" explores the evolving ideology that inspired the successful campaign of writers such as Ciaran and Brian O Nuallain, and Cathal O Sandair for artistic independence from the restrictive demands of the language revival. The real progress made by writers such as Seamus O Neill with "Tonn Tuile" (1947) and Tarlach O hUid in his story collection "Taobh Thall den Teorainn" (1950) are also examined. The book includes a detailed discussion of Gaelic theatre when, under the direction of Ernest Blythe, the Abbey made the development and performance of Irish-language scripts a central element in its national mission. In revealing the vast output of writing in Irish for non-Irish readers, Philip O'Leary provides an invaluable guide for anyone studying or interested in the literature, languages, society and politics of Ireland.

Author: Philip O. Leary
ISBN-10: 1906359288
ISBN-13: 9781906359287
Publisher: University College Dublin Press
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2011
Pages: 606
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.70d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 10/01/2011 pg. 182