Deane, Seamus
Small World: Ireland, 1798-2018
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108840866
- author:
- Deane, Seamus
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 364
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.8 x 2.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Small World Ireland, 1798-2018 presents a comprehensive survey of Irish writing and its relation to broader literary and historical contexts. This collection gathers together writings from one of Ireland's most renowned critics, offering insights into the island's cultural and aesthetic dimensions. The included works address various themes, including the style of Jonathan Swift, the influence of Edmund Burke's political thought in the USA, debates about national character, and the representation of Northern Ireland in Anna Burns's fiction. This collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Irish literature and culture. Seamus Deane's work has had a significant impact on our understanding of Irish writing, and this compilation brings together his most important writings for the first time.