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A History of Irish Literature and the Environment
A History of Irish Literature and the Environment
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The book explores the connections between Irish literature and the environment, including themes such as island ecology, colonial-era plantation and deforestation, the Great Famine, cultural attitudes towards animals and land, postcolonial politics of food and energy generation, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Format: Hardback
Length: 454 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
From Gaelic annals and medieval poetry to contemporary Irish literature, A History of Irish Literature and the Environment delves into the intricate connections between the Irish environment and Irish literary culture. This comprehensive book explores a range of themes, including Ireland's island ecology, the ecological history of colonial-era plantation and deforestation, the devastating Great Famine, cultural attitudes towards animals and the land, the postcolonial politics of food and energy generation, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. By examining these factors, the book not only sheds light on the history of the Irish environment but also offers fresh perspectives from which to understand and analyze Irish literature.
An international team of contributors brings together a wealth of knowledge and expertise to provide a comprehensive analysis of Irish literature. Their work demonstrates how the literary has always been deeply engaged with environmental questions in Ireland, offering a crucial new perspective in an age of climate crisis. Through their insightful contributions, the book reveals the socio-cultural, racial, and gendered aspects embedded in questions of the Irish environment, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of this complex interplay.
In conclusion, A History of Irish Literature and the Environment is a groundbreaking work that offers a vital contribution to the field of literary studies. By exploring the profound connections between the Irish environment and Irish literary culture, this book provides readers with a deeper understanding of both the natural world and the literary works that have been shaped by it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, environmental studies, and the broader social and cultural contexts in which these two fields intersect.
Weight: 786g
Dimension: 161 x 235 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108490139
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