Drawing on key concepts and ideas from animal studies, this is the first study of how Welsh literature explores relationships among animals and between humans and animals. Approaching Welsh writing from the perspective of a universe in which all living things are connected, it examines how Welsh authors depict subjects such as intelligence, sensibility and knowledge from an animal perspective.
The novel intricately weaves the life story of Mary Jane Kelly, the final victim of Jack the Ripper, with that of her descendant, a Welsh veterinary surgeon grappling with her mother's dementia. As she uncovers Mary Jane's past—from her Welsh origins to her tragic end in London's East End—her own life unravels, revealing haunting connections to her ancestor. The narrative explores themes of family history, trauma, and the intertwining of lives across generations, culminating in unexpected twists and emotional revelations as both women search for one another.
This essential guide offers innovative critical readings of key contemporary novels from Ireland and Northern Ireland. schovat popis
Aimed at English literature and language students, teachers, student teachers and teacher educators, this book provides an examination of modern literary theory and critical appreciation from the perspective of the creative writer.