The spire : and other essays in modern Irish culture

著者

• Arnold, Bruce

書誌事項

The spire : and other essays in modern Irish culture

Bruce Arnold

Liffey Press, c2003

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Bruce Arnold has been one of Ireland's leading journalists and critics for over 40 years. In this selection of some of his most memorable essays and articles, Arnold casts his expert eye on Irish literature, art and contemporary culture. The book is divided into three sections, with the first section covering broad cultural issues, including the title essay, "The Spire", plus essays on the Charlton years, Riverdance and a moving tribute to Jack Lynch. The second section focuses on literature and includes essays on Brendan Kennelly, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney, among others. The third section covers art and features essays on Jack Yeats, Mainie Jellett, Paul Henry, Derek Hill, William Orpen and other prominent Irish artists. Taken together, this collection of writings provides a fascinating look at Ireland's rich cultural heritage as seen by one of its leading commentators and writers.

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA89235802
• ISBN:
  • 1904148360
• LCCN: 2004396267
• 出版国コード: ie
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Dublin
• ページ数/冊数: xv, 252 p.
• 大きさ: 24 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : DA959.1
  • DC22 : 941.50824
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Ireland -- Civilization -- 20th century
  • LCSH : Ireland -- Intellectual life -- 20th century