This anthology of the Irish writings of the Anglo-Irish novelist, Elizabeth Bowen 1899-1973 gathers together, for the first time, her Irish writings including her lectures, essays, reviews and reports and includes an extensive introductory essay by the editor as well as annotations and a critical bibliography .
This study is the first comprehensive examination of performance, masking, and illusion in the author's fiction, columns, correspondence, and scripts. The essays reveal O'Brien's literary engagement with various theatrical movements, including melodrama, revivalism, and modernist anti-theatre, as well as notable playwrights like Shakespeare, Yeats, and Beckett. Often seen as a solitary figure in the Irish novel landscape, O'Brien is repositioned alongside mid-century playwrights and performers, engaging with local audiences at venues such as The Irish Times and the Abbey Theatre. A new perspective of O'Brien emerges as a collaborative writer embedded in the cultural fabric of his era. The study highlights his overlooked works for stage and screen, reevaluating scripts like Thirst and Rhapsody in Stephen's Green within their historical contexts and themes of war, nationalism, and identity. Innovative readings of masking and mimicry in his fiction and columns provide fresh insights into his use of pseudonyms, theories of literary performance, and the interplay of comic and tragic tones, revealing his dynamic role in Irish modernism.
This collection of essays is the first full-length critical study of Walter Macken. Written by some of the foremost scholars in Irish Fiction and Theatre Studies and experts from the Macken archive at the University of Wuppertal, this volume provides ample reason for rediscovering Macken as one of the most fascinating voices of mid-twentieth centu
This is the first English translation of an important 17th century contention between two Irish clerics. The detail uncovered reveals much about Gaelic Irish culture and society at this turbulent period in Irish history.
Considers the interrelationships between sport and media in an Irish context
The remarkable story of the money sent by the Choctaw to the Irish in 1847 during the Great Irish Famine is one that is often told and remembered by people in both nations.
This interdisciplinary collection critically examines the contributions of women to the Irish film industry, highlighting their roles as screenwriters, directors, producers, and more. It delves into the experiences of Irish women practitioners, situating their work within a specific historical, social, and cultural context, while also addressing the challenges they face in a male-dominated industry. The book rigorously explores how gender influences who has the power to speak and be heard, emphasizing the implications of women's absence on the narratives and diversity of characters in film. It investigates the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women, including the factors contributing to their marginalization, and discusses steps being taken to reshape the industry landscape. Notably, a focused examination of women in the Irish film industry has been lacking in previous publications. This collection aims to fill that gap, offering a nuanced understanding of the issue and laying a solid research foundation for future scholarship. It is an important contribution to the discourse on gender and representation in film, paving the way for greater recognition and opportunities for women in this field.