Michael Cronin
The Barrytown Trilogy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781859184042
- author:
- Michael Cronin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cork University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 114
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 0.51 x 18.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Barrytown Trilogy (Ireland into Film) by Michael Cronin This collection of novels explores the relationship between the world of its fictional characters and the film medium, tracing how the changing fortunes of Ireland influenced the work of Doyle, Parker, and Frears. The trilogy examines the dialectical connection between the lives of the Barrytown characters as portrayed in films and television shows, and their translation into the cinematic experience. The publication of these novels marked a significant new voice in Irish fiction, offering a nuanced portrayal of social reality and the impact of cultural and economic shifts on the lives of its characters. By examining the genesis and impact of this work, Cronin sheds light on how the Barrytown Trilogy contributed to Ireland's contemporary transformation.