Jottings in Solitary

Klappentext Michael Davitt (1846-1906)! was an important figure in Irish history. Active in the Fenian movement he was arrested in 1870 by the British and imprisoned for seven years. After his release he continued his efforts and founded the Land League. Once again he was arrested and sent to prison in England. While in solitary confinement he wrote a number of pieces! all of which are published here for the first time. In addition to valuable autobiographical material! they include essays on the Irish land war! how Ireland was robbed of her Parliament! English civilization! and the education of the Irish citizen. Carla King teaches at St. Patrick's College. The Classics of Irish History series. Zusammenfassung Michael Davitt's "Jottings in Solitary" consists of his drafts on many topics! written while a prisoner in solitary confinement in Portland Convict Prison! 1881-2. Published here for the first time! they contain an autobiographical fragment and a frankly annotated list of Irish MPs of the time. Inhaltsverzeichnis Synopsis of data for an autobiography; English civilization; Ireland's share of the British Constitution as seen in its government and parliamentary franchise; the education of the Irish citizen; Christmas Day 1881; 1st January 1882; synopsis of our parliamentary representation; random thoughts on the Irish Land War - difficulties in the way of a solution of the Irish social problem; letter in reply to that of Aunt Ellen's; how Ireland was robbed of her parliament; my 36th birthday.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Davitt
• Assisted by: Carla King (Editor)
• Publisher: University College of Dublin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.07.2003
• EAN: 9781900621915
• ISBN: 978-1-900621-91-5
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Classics of Irish History; Classics of Irish History S.; Classics of Irish History; Classics of Irish History S.
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Essays, feuilletons, literary criticism, interviews; Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education