E. W. Lynam
’The Irish Character in Print, 1571-1923’ is a comprehensive historical study examining the development and use of Gaelic typography over three and a half centuries. Written by the noted scholar E. W. Lynam, this work traces the evolution of the Irish script from the first font created in 1571 for the printing of the Irish alphabet and catechism through to the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the aesthetic and technical challenges faced by printers attempting to adapt the traditional scribal hand into a functional movable type.Through meticulous research, Lynam explores the political and religious motivations behind various printing ventures, including the works produced by the Irish colleges on the Continent and the efforts of the Irish language movement. This volume serves as an essential reference for those interested in typographic history, Irish bibliography, and the preservation of the Irish language. It highlights the cultural significance of the distinctive Gaelic letterforms and their enduring role in Irish identity. Scholars of Celtic studies and book history will find this investigation into the ’cló Gaelach’ an invaluable resource for understanding the material history of Irish literature and scholarship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
