Seven centuries of Irish learning, 1000-1700 / edited by Brian � Cu�v

Cork : The Mercier Press, 1971. Reprint. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; wrappers slightly dulled and edge-nicked. Bright and clean internally. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 127 pages; 18 cm. Notes: ""The lectures in this book were broadcast [on Radio �ireann] during January, February and March, 1958, under the general title, Irish literature from Clontarf to the Boyne""--Page 6. First edition published: Dublin: The Stationery Office, 1961. Contents: Introduction -- 1. The historical background / by John Ryan, S.J. -- 2. Literary activity in the pre-Norman period / by Myles Dillon -- 3. The professional poets / by David Greene -- 4. Lawyers and chroniclers / by D.A. Binchy -- 5. Irish storytelling after the coming of the Normans / by Gerard Murphy -- 6. Irish medical men and philosophers / by Francis Shaw, S.J. -- 7. The new love poetry / by Se�n � Tuama -- 8. The development of early modern Irish prose / by Se�n Mac Airt -- 9. An era of upheaval / by Brian � Cu�v. Subjects: Irish literature History and criticism. Ireland Intellectual life. Irish literature -- History and criticism. Ireland -- Intellectual life. Intellectual life. Irish literature. Ireland. 20th century texts. 20th century history texts.