Irish literature is literature written in the Irish, Latin, English and Scots (Ulster Scots) languages on the island of Ireland. The earliest recorded Irish writing dates from back in the 7th century and was produced by monks writing in both Latin and Early Irish, including religious texts, poetry and mythological tales.

Irish literature, the body of written works produced in Ireland or by Irish writers. This article discusses Irish literature written in English from about 1690; its history is closely linked with that of English literature. Irish-language literature is discussed in Celtic literature.

2022年3月3日 · From James Joyce to Edna O'Brien, here are the top 20 classic Irish books that everyone should read. If you're looking for a classic Irish read, look no further! Ireland, considering its...

What about the Irish author William Trevor, Felicia's Journey and The Story of Lucy Gault? Plus don't forget the Irish novelist Molly Keane, author of Good Behavior and Time After Time.

Irish literature - Celtic Mythology, Poetry, Prose: Both Beckett and Joyce, 20th-century Ireland’s towering literary presences, were exiles. But that century’s literary history is also tied to the traumatic political and cultural changes that Ireland sustained and to which writers who stayed at home responded.

2023年11月24日 · Ireland has produced countless literary heavyweights over the years, with many famous Irish writers amassing legions of fans worldwide.

2020年2月22日 · Our new multi-volume history, Irish Literature in Transition, describes the passage between distinct periods from 1700 to the present but also tracks subtle interconnections, contingencies and...

2020年6月27日 · Irish literature falls into two distinct categories. Written in the Irish language, the first category includes bardic poems and Celtic sagas. The second category, Irish literature written in English, includes what is often called Anglo-Irish literature because it was created by Protestants of English extraction.

2024年8月19日 · From ancient texts steeped in myth and legend to contemporary masterpieces that engage with modern issues, Irish literature offers a diverse and compelling reading experience. This overview explores the development of Irish literature from its earliest origins to the vibrant contemporary scene.

Irish literature - Modernism, Revivalism, Poetry: As the 20th century drew near in Ireland, a new nationalist cultural revival stirred. It would come to be known as the Irish literary renaissance and would change modern Irish history, but first it had to make sense of the Irish past.