THE NOVEL AND THE NATION: Studies in the New Irish Fiction (Contemporary Irish Studies) - Softcover

Smyth, Gerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745312152 ISBN 13: 9780745312156

Publisher: Pluto Press, 1997

Synopsis

The Novel and the Nation will undoubtedly prove a marvellous resource for anyone teaching Irish Studies...The book emerges as a timely and intelligent project...Imbued with the spirit of Joyce, Smyth's detailed investigations of the dominant themes of the new Irish fiction are fruitful and provocative.’ Textual Practice

‘There is much to recommend Gerry Smyth’s The Novel and the Nation, not least his rigorous application of theory to the contemporary Irish novel, especially post-colonial theory.’ Irish Literary Supplement

Recent developments in Irish literature are largely ignored in existing critical texts on Irish culture. This is the first study to make a detailed examination of the new novelists and themes emerging in the genre, as well as covering the foundations of contemporary Irish fiction.

Gerry Smyth provides a broad overview of the forms and theories that comprise the traditional Irish novel and explores the ways in which modern writers challenge established notions of Irish fiction. Focusing on the work of leading contemporary Irish writers – including Roddy Doyle, Glenn Patterson, Emma Donoghue and Patrick McCabe – Smyth employs innovative techniques in his analysis, such as the relevance of post-colonial theory to Irish literature, and the links between literature and wider cultural and political developments. Also included is a previously unpublished interview with Roddy Doyle.

About this title

Product Description:

The Novel and the Nation An introduction to the issues surrounding the emergence of the Irish Novel since the eighteenth century, and an analysis of a number of contemporary Irish writers Full description

Review:

'A marvellous resource for anyone teaching Irish Studies. .Imbued with the spirit of Joyce, Smyth's detailed investigations of the dominant themes of the new Irish fiction are fruitful and provocative' -- Textual Practice 'An enormously stimulating book' -- Irish Democrat

About this edition

• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0745312152
• ISBN 13: 9780745312156
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216