American literature and Irish culture, 1910-55 : the politics of enchantment.

This book discusses how and why American modernist writers turned to Ireland at various stages during their careers. By placing events such as the Celtic Revival and the Easter Rising at the centre of the discussion, it shows how Irishness became a cultural determinant in the work of American modern...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Stubbs, Tara
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Manchester University Press, 2015.
Temas:
1900-1999
American literature > 20th century > History and criticism.
American literature > Irish influences.
Littérature américaine > 20e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Littérature américaine > Influence irlandaise.
HISTORY / Social History.
American literature
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • AMERICAN LITERATURE and Irish culture, 1910-55; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface: The politics of enchantment; Acknowledgements; Introduction: 'Why do we like being Irish?'; Chapter 1: Cultural and racial (dis)affiliations; Chapter 2: American modernists and the Celtic Revival; Chapter 3: Rural Ireland, mythmaking and transatlantic translation; Chapter 4: Enchantment and disenchantment in political poetry; Chapter 5: The legacy of Yeats's poetic conviction; Conclusion: Cultural credibility in America's Ireland
  • and Ireland's America; Select bibliography; Index.

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