Finding The Future In The Past

The Irish Revival of 1891 to 1922 was a time of intense cultural and political debate. Yet much of the formative writings of the day remain out of print and uncollected. Handbook of the Irish Revival provides for the first time, in an accessible single volume, a set of essays reflecting the debate and energy of this extraordinary era. This major new work, the first from Abbey Theatre Press, features essays, articles and letters by world famous figures James Joyce, Patrick Pearse and J.M. Synge alongside less well known voices such as Stopford A. Brooke, Mary Colum and Helena Molony. Divided into sixteen themed sections covering issues from militarism to women’s rights to Ireland’s place in the wider world, this is the ultimate reference book for anyone with an interest in history. Editors Declan Kiberd and P.J. Mathews’ introductory essays offer context and trace a line of connection between the pressing issues of the time and the challenges faced by Ireland today. At a time of national introspection, it is hoped Handbook of the Irish Revival will encourage a deeper engagement with the intellectual ferment of the period.