Understanding Contemporary Irish Fiction and Drama.
Hallissy, Margaret.
Understanding Contemporary Irish Fiction and Drama. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (217 pages) - Understanding Modern European and Latin American Literature Series . - Understanding Modern European and Latin American Literature Series .
Cover -- Understanding Contemporary Irish Fiction and Drama -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Series Editor's Preface -- Introduction -- 1. "Nothing can happen nowhere": A Place in the World -- 2. Just Tell Them the Story: Tradition Bearing -- 3. "The abuse of language": Irish, English, American -- 4. An Gorta Mór: Hunger as Reality and Metaphor -- 5. "Terrible beauty": The Easter Rising -- 6. The Big House: Symbol and Target -- 7. "Fanatic heart": A Legacy of Violence -- 8. "Lots of fun at Finnegan's Wake": The Drinking Life -- 9. "But come ye back": The Yank -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
A study of the key themes and events essential to understanding Irish fiction and drama canon.
9781611176636
English fiction-Irish authors-History and criticism.
English drama-Irish authors-History and criticism.
Electronic books.
PR8803 .H35 2016
822/.92099415
Understanding Contemporary Irish Fiction and Drama. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (217 pages) - Understanding Modern European and Latin American Literature Series . - Understanding Modern European and Latin American Literature Series .
Cover -- Understanding Contemporary Irish Fiction and Drama -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Series Editor's Preface -- Introduction -- 1. "Nothing can happen nowhere": A Place in the World -- 2. Just Tell Them the Story: Tradition Bearing -- 3. "The abuse of language": Irish, English, American -- 4. An Gorta Mór: Hunger as Reality and Metaphor -- 5. "Terrible beauty": The Easter Rising -- 6. The Big House: Symbol and Target -- 7. "Fanatic heart": A Legacy of Violence -- 8. "Lots of fun at Finnegan's Wake": The Drinking Life -- 9. "But come ye back": The Yank -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
A study of the key themes and events essential to understanding Irish fiction and drama canon.
9781611176636
English fiction-Irish authors-History and criticism.
English drama-Irish authors-History and criticism.
Electronic books.
PR8803 .H35 2016
822/.92099415