Sinead Moynihan Books

Focusing on the resurgence of racial and gender passing in the 1990s, this comprehensive study explores its significance in contemporary American fiction. It examines how these themes reflect broader trends within the literary landscape, offering insights into the complexities of identity and representation. By analyzing various works, the book reveals the intricate ways in which passing shapes narratives and influences characters, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of American literature today.

Focusing on the concept of the "Returned Yank," this book explores its representation in Irish culture, beginning with the film The Quiet Man (1952). It delves into the historical and cultural implications of this figure, analyzing how it reflects ongoing societal anxieties in Ireland from 1952 to today. Through literary and cultural studies, the work offers a comprehensive cultural history that reveals the complexities surrounding the identity and perception of the Returned Yank in Irish imagination.

This is the first full-length study of contemporary American fiction of passing. Its takes as its point of departure the return of racial and gender passing in the 1990's in order to make claims about wider trends in contemporary American fiction. -- .