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Strange Country

Modernity and Nationhood in Irish Writing Since 1790

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The book examines the development of a distinct national tradition in Irish literature, beginning with the impact of Edmund Burke's writings during the French Revolution. It explores key works from authors like Gerald Griffin, Bram Stoker, and James Joyce, highlighting themes of national identity, conflict, and the tension between modernity and tradition. The narrative reveals how Irish print culture, encompassing novels, songs, and poems, navigates the complexities of its colonial legacy, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of Ireland’s literary achievements.

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Strange Country, Seamus Deane

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Jaar van publicatie
1999
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Titel
Strange Country
Ondertitel
Modernity and Nationhood in Irish Writing Since 1790
Taal
Engels
Uitgever
OUP Oxford
Jaar van publicatie
1999
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
280
ISBN13
9780198184904
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Beoordeling
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The book examines the development of a distinct national tradition in Irish literature, beginning with the impact of Edmund Burke's writings during the French Revolution. It explores key works from authors like Gerald Griffin, Bram Stoker, and James Joyce, highlighting themes of national identity, conflict, and the tension between modernity and tradition. The narrative reveals how Irish print culture, encompassing novels, songs, and poems, navigates the complexities of its colonial legacy, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of Ireland’s literary achievements.