CELTIC LITERARY REVIVALS
Sixth century awakening throughout Celtdom—Illustrious
names—Brittany’s wonderful cycle of song—Charming
examples—Dearth of tenth century—A strange trait of Celtic
life—The brilliant medieval renaissance—Output of Ireland,
Wales, and Brittany—The Cornish dramas—Last speaker of that
dialect—Period of inactivity and decline—Recrudescence—1745–1800
the high-water mark of Highland production—A galaxy of
poets—Splendid lyrical outburst—New Ossianic cycle—Seana
Dana—Caledonian Bards—The Welsh Eisteddfod—Latest Celtic
renaissance—Some characteristic features, results,
manifestations—Antiquity, thou wondrous charm! 239