The Revival of Irish Literature / Addresses by Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, K.C.M.G, Dr. George Sigerson, and Dr. Douglas Hyde

A series of addresses advocates a revival of native Irish literary life, urging cultivation of vernacular language, translation of older sagas, and production of accessible books for the people. Speakers survey the origins and social environment of Irish letters, diagnose obstacles such as anglicisation, demographic loss, and internecine quarrels, and propose practical measures: encouragement from clergy and journalists, a national library of translations, and engagement of the diaspora. The essays combine historical overview, cultural argument, and a program of literary and educational action intended to replenish national spirit and restore indigenous forms of expression.