Essays: Irish And American is a collection of essays written by John Butler Yeats, the father of the famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The book was originally published in 1918 and contains a series of essays that explore various topics related to Ireland and America. The essays are divided into two sections: Irish and American. The Irish section contains essays that delve into the history, culture, and politics of Ireland. Yeats explores the Irish language, Irish literature, and the role of Ireland in the British ...
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Essays: Irish And American is a collection of essays written by John Butler Yeats, the father of the famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The book was originally published in 1918 and contains a series of essays that explore various topics related to Ireland and America. The essays are divided into two sections: Irish and American. The Irish section contains essays that delve into the history, culture, and politics of Ireland. Yeats explores the Irish language, Irish literature, and the role of Ireland in the British Empire. He also writes about the Easter Rising of 1916 and its impact on Irish nationalism.The American section of the book contains essays that focus on the United States. Yeats writes about American literature, the American political system, and the role of the United States in World War I. He also discusses the differences between American and European culture.Throughout the book, Yeats provides insightful commentary and analysis on a variety of topics. His writing is engaging and thought-provoking, and his perspectives on Ireland and America offer a unique and valuable perspective. Overall, Essays: Irish And American is a fascinating collection of essays that provides a glimpse into the mind of one of Ireland's most prominent thinkers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish and American history, culture, and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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