The Irish Literary Revival (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What was the Irish Literary Revival also known as?
What was the Irish Literary Revival also known as?
The Celtic Revival
When did the Irish Literary Revival take place?
When did the Irish Literary Revival take place?
Late 19th & early 20th centuries
What partly fuelled the Irish Literary Revival?
What partly fuelled the Irish Literary Revival?
Decline of Irish language
Which broader movement influenced the Irish Literary Revival?
Which broader movement influenced the Irish Literary Revival?
European romanticism
What did the revival aim to provide against English culture?
What did the revival aim to provide against English culture?
A counter-narrative
What were Lady Gregory's three main roles?
What were Lady Gregory's three main roles?
Playwright, folklorist, patron
What was the significance of Coole Park?
What was the significance of Coole Park?
Gathering place for writers/artists
When was the Irish Literary Theatre founded?
When was the Irish Literary Theatre founded?
1899
What was Edward Martyn's play performed by the Irish Literary Theatre?
What was Edward Martyn's play performed by the Irish Literary Theatre?
The Heather Field
When and where was the Abbey Theatre established?
When and where was the Abbey Theatre established?
Dublin in 1904
Who co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre with W.B. Yeats?
Who co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre with W.B. Yeats?
Lady Gregory & Edward Martyn
Which two plays by Yeats are mentioned in the note?
Which two plays by Yeats are mentioned in the note?
Countess Cathleen & Cathleen ni Houlihan