Exploring the complexities of translating a notoriously challenging text, this book delves into the international history of interpretations of Finnegans Wake. Patrick O’Neill examines the varied approaches and cultural impacts of these translations, shedding light on the interplay between language and meaning. Through this analysis, readers gain insights into the broader implications of translation and the enduring legacy of James Joyce's work.
Exploring the intricacies of Kafka's literary works, the author examines five novels and short stories through the lens of their various translations, presenting them as a cohesive multilingual "macrotext." This approach highlights the nuances and interpretations that arise from different translations, offering insights into Kafka's themes and style. The analysis invites readers to appreciate the complexity of Kafka's writing and the impact of translation on literary understanding.
Recognized as a top business book by the Globe and Mail, this title offers insightful analysis and practical strategies for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. It delves into key themes such as leadership, innovation, and organizational culture, providing readers with actionable advice to enhance their professional skills. The author's expertise and real-world examples make it an essential read for anyone looking to succeed in today's competitive environment.
Focusing on James Joyce's engagement with translations, this study examines his influence on French and Italian versions of "Anna Livia Plurabelle," which is a pivotal chapter in "Finnegans Wake." It delves into the nuances of translation and the cultural interplay between languages, shedding light on Joyce's artistic intentions and the complexities of conveying his innovative style across different linguistic landscapes.
Patrick O'Neill's verse with its wonderfully -everyman- characters brings so-called -common folks- to a literary immortality that demands his inclusion in the pantheon of old and new great poets. --Del Reitz, Ed/Pub Newsletter Inago O'Neill's use of language, pacing, and punch lines are equally sharp in three-line or three-page poems. He sets up a scene, then moves in for the kill with unflinching precision. --Diane Montz, Arts & Entertainment Writer Ironwood Daily Globe In Patrick O'Neill's poetry, inner monologues and outer dialogues fold into episodes-vignettes of everyday living. He sprinkles his poems with gentle treatments of the wisdom of animals, the revelations of plants. His poetry is a veritable kaleidoscope of highly interesting slices of life. His empathic style touches the reader's heart-felt spirits while his offbeat wit and subtle irony produce provocative revelations. --Tom Bruneau, Professor Emeritus, Radford University
"Planet Earth opens with the literal shattering of a blackboard. In the poems that follow, Patrick O'Neill shatters illusions of self and others in his usual no-holds-barred style. He rejects being called a legend ("Between a Canoe and a Dock") - legendary people are dead or might as well be dead - and the struggle to overcome the label revives his joy in reflection. The narrator of the poems is true to himself, however hard and lonely that can be. He's open to blinding insights that come unsolicited from encounters with friends, family, lovers, and strangers. In the best of these poems the narrator tells compacted, intensified short stories-a son pulled back from the brink, a free-spirited niece who champions nature, an elderly uncle divining the meaning of life as he seeks water, a priest who cannot escape the confines of his faith, two childhood friends recalling the same baseball games in quite different ways years later. It would be enough that these are highly entertaining tales; O'Neill challenges his readers to more." -Diane Montz
This doctoral thesis explores the under-researched 1980s Hollywood teen genre, analyzing how these films reflect youth concerns and the coming-of-age process. It examines themes like identity, sexuality, and class within the sociopolitical context of the Reagan era, arguing for the genre's significance in representing youth culture and societal issues.
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Patrick O'Neill approaches five of Kafka's novels and short stories by considering the many translations of each work as a single, multilingual “macrotext.”