The leaving of Ireland :
migration and belonging in Irish literature and film /
John Lynch and Katherina Dodou (eds).
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| Summary: | 'The Leaving of Ireland 'brings together an international group of scholars to reflect critically on the unfolding nature of the experience of Irish cultural identity at a time when Ireland is struggling to adjust to the shattering impacts of globalization and religious scandals of recent decades. Looking back over the last two centuries, the volume considers a range of literary and filmic works that have sought to articulate something of this experience and its multiple locations. The essays revisit crucial constituents of Irish history and self-perception at the micro-level, exploring the representation of individual experiences of migration and identification and the definition of a sense of belonging. They also examine these issues at the macro-level, looking at larger politico-historical transformations, national affiliations and changed social and geographical landscapes. The book is organized around key themes including history, mobility, memory and place and addresses the works of a wide range of authors, including Emily Lawless, Frank McCourt, Sinéad Morrissey, Paul Muldoon, Joseph O'Connor, J.M. Synge and W.B. Yeats. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Peter Lang,
2015.
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| Series: | Reimagining Ireland ;
v. 67. |
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| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and index. Physical description: xi, 303 pages ; 23 cm. more |
| ISBN: | 9783034318969 (paperback) 3034318960 (paperback) |