Music and the Irish Literary Imagination

The book explores the significant and often overlooked influence of music on Irish literature over the last 200 years. It delves into the works of notable authors such as Moore, Yeats, Synge, Shaw, Joyce, Beckett, Friel, and Heaney, highlighting how music serves as a central theme and artistic preoccupation in their writings. This fresh perspective sheds light on the intricate relationship between musical elements and literary expression in Irish culture.