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Great Irish Authors: Early 20th Century Authors

29 minutes 2 seconds

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Portrait photo of James Joyce wearing circular glasses, brimmed hat, and a dark suit.

In the first half of the 20th century, Irish character and identity became fully separate from their English-influenced past. This episode investigates how Ireland's turbulent early 20th century history spawned a literary revival by highlighting the works of George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, and Sean O'Casey. Part of the "Great Irish Authors" series. Please note this title contains mature themes and nudity in artwork.

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Closeup of a vintage Lippincott's magazine that reads, "This number contains, The Picture of Dorian Gray. By Oscar Wilde. Complete. July, 1890."
Great Irish Authors
Episode 1
29 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Portrait photo of James Joyce wearing circular glasses, brimmed hat, and a dark suit.
Great Irish Authors
Episode 2
29 minutes 2 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Book cover for Angela's Ashes showing a young child leaning against a stone house. Cover reads, "The Number 1 New York Times Bestseller."
Great Irish Authors
Episode 3
29 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12