The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature

As Ireland shook off the shackles of British rule, it produced one of the greatest flourishings of literature in modern times—a spirited discourse that found the significance of the present intimately entwined with the legendary past. Discover the dazzling arts and bloody struggles of the Irish Renaissance and fight for independence, guided by great works from Yeats, Joyce, Lady Gregory, and others.

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Platform: Great Courses
Categories: History Civilization & Culture Literature & Language British Literature

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