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A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day

By Douglas Hyde
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This study surveys literature produced by Irish-speaking communities from earliest times to the author's present, focusing on vernacular poetry, song, saga, and learned material while intentionally excluding Anglicized Irish writing. It emphasizes the predominance of anonymous, orally transmitted tradition shared across social ranks, documents the corpus of medieval and modern manuscripts and oral repertoires, and reproduces representative passages. It traces the nineteenth-century decline of native literary practice under social and educational change, assesses surviving resources, and urges further scholarly collection, preservation, and a more comprehensive future history.

About the Author

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Douglas Hyde

Douglas Hyde (1860-1949) was an influential Irish scholar, writer, and politician, known for his significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Irish language and culture. He was a key figure in the Gaelic revival and served as the first President of Ireland from 1938 to 1945. Hyde's notable work, "A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day," explores the rich tapestry of Irish literature and its evolution over centuries. His efforts in both literature and politics have left a lasting impact on Irish identity and heritage.

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