Songs of Irish rebellion
"First published in the late 1960s, the book has been recognized as a standard work in the field. This edition includes a new preface that places the work into perspective, takes note of subsequent publications, and suggests further lines of research on an important historical and cultural phenomenon that affected many ordinary Irish people and influenced Irish writers in different ways."--Jacket
History
342 pages : music ; 24 cm
9781851826292, 1851826297
1076622113
Previous edition: 1966
Introduction. p. 9
I. Blind violence and vain hopes. p. 15. Blind violence and vain hopes
II. Popular nationalism and unsuccessful risings. p. 35. Popular nationalism and unsuccessful risings
III. Political realism and blood sacrifice. p. 59. Political realism and blood sacrifice
IV. Romantic patriotism and literary imitations of street balladry. p. 75. Romantic patriotism and literary imitations of street balladry
V. form of the songs. p. 87. Form of the songs