Appreciations and Depreciations (Classic Reprint): Irish Literary Studies - Couverture souple

Ernest Augustus Boyd

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330700813 ISBN 13 : 9781330700815

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thoughtful collection of criticism on Ireland’s literary life, identity, and influence, this book invites readers to see how Irish writers have shaped culture and culture has shaped them.

It surveys critics, poets, and storytellers to reveal the tensions between local roots and cosmopolitan reach.

Through sharply drawn essays, the author frames key figures and moments—from debates about provincialism to the lure of myth and modernity. The volume contrasts celebrated Irish talent with the pressures of national culture, offering a lens on how language, tradition, and imagination intersect in Irish letters.

• Discover how critics assess Dowden, Dunsany, Yeats, and others in the context of Irish literary life.
• Explore themes of nationalism, cosmopolitanism, and the pull between local culture and global influence.
• See how myth, fantasy, and realism intermingle in Irish writing across different periods.
• Consider the evolving conversation about what it means to be Irish in literature.

Ideal for readers of Irish literary criticism, biographies of critics, and anyone curious about how Ireland’s writers have navigated identity and influence.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330700813
• ISBN 13: 9781330700815
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 174
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