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Exploring the portrayal of aging in Irish literature, this book uses a gerontological perspective to analyze works by notable authors such as Elizabeth Bowen and Anne Enright. It progresses thematically, addressing topics like the desire to resist aging, the contrast between solitary and communal aging, and the representation of dementia. By examining both well-known and lesser-known texts, the study highlights the evolving depiction of older individuals in Irish short stories, making it a relevant contribution to literary gerontology amid Ireland's demographic changes.
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Ageing in Irish Writing, Heather Ingman
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Ageing in Irish Writing
- Subtitle
- Strangers to Themselves
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Heather Ingman
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN13
- 9783319964294
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the portrayal of aging in Irish literature, this book uses a gerontological perspective to analyze works by notable authors such as Elizabeth Bowen and Anne Enright. It progresses thematically, addressing topics like the desire to resist aging, the contrast between solitary and communal aging, and the representation of dementia. By examining both well-known and lesser-known texts, the study highlights the evolving depiction of older individuals in Irish short stories, making it a relevant contribution to literary gerontology amid Ireland's demographic changes.