The Irish Classical Self

The Irish Classical Self
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9780198767107
ISBN-13 : 0198767102
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Book Synopsis The Irish Classical Self by : Laurie O'Higgins

Download or read book The Irish Classical Self written by Laurie O'Higgins and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish Classical Self considers the role of classical languages and learning in the construction of cultural identities in eighteenth and nineteenth century Ireland. Focusing in particular on the "lower ranks" of society, it explores this unusual phenomenon through analysis of contemporary writings and records of classical hedge schools.


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