Æ (George W. Russell): A Study of a Man and a Nation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Darrell Figgis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331964465 ISBN 13: 9780331964462

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a life and a nation in one thoughtful study.

This work analyzes George W. Russell’s influential ideas, tracing how a poet turned economist wrestled with spirituality, politics, and the future of Ireland. Through detailed reflection, it reveals how his evolving vision linked personal faith with public needs, and howCo-operation and Nationality shaped a new social order.

In clear, accessible prose, the book situates Russell’s thought in a changing world. It shows how his early ideals grew into practical proposals for farming, industry, and national life, and how his spiritual aims guided his political judgments. Readers will gain insight into the tension between ideals and real-world policy, and how one man’s mind sought a unified approach to freedom, dignity, and community.

• Learn how a poet’s sensibility informed his economic and social ideas
• See how spirituality and national identity influenced pragmatic reforms
• Understand the challenges of turning vision into policy during a pivotal era
• Explore the evolving concept of Ireland’s place in the world

Ideal for readers interested in Irish history, philosophy, and the interplay between personal belief and public policy. This edition offers a sober, thoughtful view of a thinker who sought to reconcile soul and society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331964465
• ISBN 13: 9780331964462
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 167