McTernan Prize Essays, No. 1. Irish Prose, an Essay In Irish with Translation in English and a Vocabulary

Dinneen, Rev. Patrick S. & O'Donoghue, Tadhg

Published by Published for the preservation of the Irish Language By M.H. Gill, Dublin, 1902

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Pp.vii, 112. Beige covers with wear and stains. Else good. Scarce. Rev. Stephen McTernan was repsonsible for the creation of the MacTernan Essays. One of his greatest ambitions was the restoration of the Irish language as the spoken tongue of the people. For over 50 years he was in the forefront of the Gaelic revival and that at a time when it was neither fashionable or profitable to do so. He was an active member of the Gaelic League from its infancy and he demonstrated his enthusiasm in a most practical manner by donating 100 Irish Pounds to the Council for the Preservation of the Irish Language for the writing and publication of the two essays in Irish dealing with the entire field of Irish Literature. The "McTernan Prize Essays", one on prose by Rev. Patrick Dineen, and the other on poetry by Dr. Douglas Hyde, were published in 1902. As a token reward for his unflagging devotion and support, he was elected Vice-President of the Society for the Preservation of the Irish Language some years before his death. In 1884 he was elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy. Seller Inventory # 021166

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Title: McTernan Prize Essays, No. 1. Irish Prose, ...

Publisher: Published for the preservation of the Irish Language By M.H. Gill, Dublin

Publication Date: 1902

Binding: Soft Covers

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition