Charles Macklin [ Art and Literature ]
… born Cathal MacLochlainn (1699?–1797) exemplifies the Irish Enlightenment and successful access to British social circles, London theatres, Anglo-Irish debating and charitable societies. Moreover, he was eager to acquire a lasting … 1 . 'Gaeltacht' is the area of Ireland where many people spoke Irish (Irish Gaelic) as a first language. London Social Circles and Theatres Macklin was born in a poor rural Irish-speaking and Catholic community on the far northwestern coast … Through his quest for knowledge, he is a striking example of the influence of the Irish Enlightenment on London social circles and Anglo-Irish societies, theatres and clubs in England and Ireland. His success on the British stage (Bristol, …
Anglo-Irishness | Charity | Debate | Enlightenment | Ireland | Theatre
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