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Exploring the themes of exile and emigration, this book delves into the historical and literary evolution of these concepts in Irish writing, starting from early Christian Ireland through to contemporary works. It employs modern post-colonial theory to reinterpret the representations of exile, highlighting how these experiences have shaped Irish literature over the centuries. By examining key figures and texts, the author offers a fresh perspective on the cultural and emotional implications of displacement in Irish narratives.
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Exile Emigration and Irish Writing, Patrick Ward
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Exile Emigration and Irish Writing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick Ward
- Publisher
- Irish Academic Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780716526582
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the themes of exile and emigration, this book delves into the historical and literary evolution of these concepts in Irish writing, starting from early Christian Ireland through to contemporary works. It employs modern post-colonial theory to reinterpret the representations of exile, highlighting how these experiences have shaped Irish literature over the centuries. By examining key figures and texts, the author offers a fresh perspective on the cultural and emotional implications of displacement in Irish narratives.