Irish Lives

Irish Lives
Author: Bernard Share
Publisher:
Total Pages: 414
Release: 1971
Genre: Ireland
ISBN: 9780900372414

Irish Literature

Irish Literature
Author: Mary Ketsin
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2004
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9781590335901

Irish literature's roots have been traced to the 7th-9th century. This is a rich and hardy literature starting with descriptions of the brave deeds of kings, saints and other heroes. These were followed by generous veins of religious, historical, genealogical, scientific and other works. The development of prose, poetry and drama raced along with the times. Modern, well-known Irish writers include: William Yeats, James Joyce, Sean Casey, George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, John Synge and Samuel Beckett.