On the study of Celtic literature ; and, On translating Homer.
by Arnold, Matthew, 1822-1888
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New York : The Macmillan Company, 1904, 1904. Book. Fine. Hardcover. xix, 300 p. 19 cm. ; LC: PB1096 ; OCLC: 7861513 ; LCCN: 04-14093 ; red cloth ; untrimmed ; essay on celtic literature was "the substance of four lectures given [1865-6] ... at Oxford ... first published in the Cornhill magazine" ; "Matthew Arnold's 1867 On the Study of Celtic Literature was first given as a series of lectures under the auspices of proposing a Chair of Celtic studies at Oxford as well as promoting an interest in Celtic literature and culture. Arnold may have begun with these good intentions, but he ends up reinforcing the Anglo-Saxon national character as Knox had seventeen years earlier. Arnold specifically poses the Anglo-Saxon against the Celt, citing the Celt's sentimental nature, artistic and poetic achievements, sensuality, and love of bright colors as admirable qualities of the race. On the other hand, his depiction of the Celt in the contemporary world is much less flattering. Arnold becomes less and less flattering in his description of the Celt, claiming that he is of a feminine nature, a concept that would be echoed in fiction and non-ficiton of the nineteenth century. Arnold's attempt at establishing a Chair of Celtic studies at Oxford and perpetuating the prevailing sentiment toward the Irish as an inferior race were both successful through 'On the Study of Celtic Literature'."--Karen B. Golightly, from "Who Put the Folk in Folklore?" ; "On the Study of Celtic Literature" was a milestone in the recognition of Celtic literature in the English-speaking world"--Maria Tymoczko, from "The Irish Ulysses" ; .
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On the Study of Celtic Literature Arnold was influenced by his Celtic studies and wrote four lectures titled “On the Study of Celtic Literature” that appeared first in Cornhill Magazine in 1866 and in book-form in 1867. Arnold's lectures argue that the Celts are an Indo-European race and not therefore ‘unassimilable’; postulated the unification of the British Isles as an English-speaking people; defined the Celtic spirit, and all the while denying its capacity for self-government.
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- On the study of Celtic literature ; and, On translating Homer.
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- Arnold, Matthew, 1822-1888
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- Hardcover
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- Used - Fine
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- New York : The Macmillan Company, 1904
- Date Published
- 1904
- Keywords
- Celtic literature -- History and criticism. Greek language -- Translating into English. accent admirable ancient antiquated ballad blank verse called Celt Celtic genius Celtic literature Celtic nature Celtism century Ceridwen Chapman Cowper criticism Dan
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