Arland Ussher facts for kids
Percival Arland Ussher (born September 9, 1899 – died December 24, 1980) was a writer, thinker, and translator from Ireland. He was known for his essays and for translating old Irish poems.
Early Life and Family
Percival Arland Ussher was born in Battersea, London, England. He was the only child of Emily Jebb and Beverley Grant Ussher. His father was Irish.
His mother's family, the Jebbs, were very important and wealthy. They were known for trying to make the world a better place.
- His grandmother, Eglantyne Louisa Jebb, started an organization called the Home Arts and Industries Association. This group helped people learn crafts.
- His aunt, Eglantyne Jebb, founded a famous charity called Save the Children. This charity helps children all over the world.
- Another aunt, Dorothy Jebb Buxton, also worked to help people and improve society.
Percival's father, Beverley Ussher, worked as a school inspector in England. The family lived in England until 1914, when his father retired. Then, they moved to Ireland and lived in a place called Cappagh House in Dungarvan, County Waterford.
Education and Writings
Ussher went to the University of Cambridge in England. He loved learning and writing.
In 1926, he published an important translation of a famous Irish poem. It was called The Midnight Court (Cúirt an Mheán-Oíche) by the poet Brian Merriman. This helped more people read the poem in English.
He also wrote his own books:
- The Face and Mind of Ireland (published in 1949). This book explored the culture and ideas of Ireland.
- Three Great Irishmen (published in 1952). In this book, he compared the lives and works of three famous Irish writers: Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, and James Joyce.
Percival Ussher moved back to County Waterford to help manage his family's farm for a while. Later, in 1953, he moved to Dublin, the capital city of Ireland.
