The Manx Language and Literature'
Date(s): 1978
Creator(s): Van Rockel, Ronald; Hopkins, Konrad
Scope & Content: Essay for possible future publication by Wilfion Books Publishers, Paisley and Amsterdam. Considers the revival of the Manx language, quotes from Adrian Pilgrim, literature review of works in Manx, Manx dialect and Manx themes but in English; also the works of T E Brown, Hall Caine and A W Moore. Notes the Island's meagre literatary heritage but as a good foundation for a new literture in Manx Gaelic with the upsurge of new speakers and students such as in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Brittany with the new consciousness of Celtic identity. With letter to Ann Harrison regarding publication of a book of contemporary poetry and an account by Margaret Killip of Manx literature (on page 32-57 of M 12846 (J.8/DAU). 'Mona My Love and other Manx Poems' is the future publication referred to in the letter.
Language: English
Extent: 1 volume
Item name: essay
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 08052
Retrieval number: MD 768
Record class: Private
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