The New Nation
The New Nation is a collection of essays written by George William Russell that explores the political and social landscape of Ireland during the early 20th century. The book covers topics such as nationalism, religion, education, and economics, and provides insight into the struggles faced by the Irish people at the time.
By George William Russell · First published 1926 · Genre: Historical, Political, Philosophical · 2,548 words
First lines
In that cycle of history which closed in 1914, but which seems now to the imagination as far sunken behind time as Babylon or Samarcand, it was customary at the festival of the Incarnation to forego our enmities for a little and allow freer play to the spiritual in our being. Since 1914 all things in the world and with us, too, in Ireland have existed in a welter of hate, but the rhythm of ancient habit cannot altogether have passed away, and now if at any time, it should be possible to blow the bugles of Heaven and recall men to that old allegiance. I do not think it would help now if I, or another, put forward arguments drawn from Irish history or economics to convince any party that they were wrong and their opponents right. I think absolute truth might be stated in respect of these things, and yet it would affect nothing in our present mood.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical, Political, Philosophical, Cultural, Sociological
- Length: 2,548 words
- Structure: 1 section, 24 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical — The text reflects on historical events and their impact on Irish identity and politics.
- Political — The narrative discusses political ideologies, national identity, and the need for political and moral reconciliation in Ireland.
- Philosophical — The work explores philosophical themes of identity, unity, and the nature of cultural and racial integration.
- Cultural — The text examines the cultural evolution of the Irish people and the blending of different racial and cultural elements.
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nationalism · identity · politics · society · culture · history · philosophy · reform · modernity · Irish literature · social change · idealism