Gerald O'Donovan: A Life: 1871-1942

By: Ryan, John F.

This is the first full-length study of the life and work of novelist Gerald O'Donovan (1871-1942), a Catholic priest and social and cultural activist who, having abandoned the priesthood, became a writer and publisher. As a priest in Loughrea, Co. Galway, he was a very public figure in Irish life in several different areas. He was friendly with W. B. Yeats, Lady Gregory and George Moore and actively promoted the 'Celtic Revival'. He was also a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836243901
• ISBN13: 9781836243908
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 304 Pages