Focusing on W.B. Yeats' influential role in modern theatre, this work explores his innovative ideas and contributions to the dramatic arts. It highlights his unique perspective on performance and the theatrical experience, positioning him as a significant figure in shaping contemporary theatrical thought. Through a detailed examination of his writings and philosophies, the book reveals Yeats' lasting impact on the evolution of theatre as an art form.
Dublin: A Writer's City can be imagined as a map of one of the world's great literary cities, taking the reader, area-by-area, through the neighbourhoods that shaped - and were shaped by - writers including Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, Anne Enright and Sally Rooney. It's illustrated, with maps to guide the reader.
"This book offers new insights on the integration of Irish diasporic communities into the fledgling democracies of Australia, Canada, and the United States to which they offered a significant ideological contribution as they engaged with key debates about nationalism, democracy, citizenship, and minority rights"--