Irish Expatriate Novel in Late Capitalist Globalization

This study explores the contemporary Irish expatriate fiction in a time of declining global hegemony, rising China and Asia, thwarted Global South, and reshaped European Union, arguing that the Irish novel is struggling to imagine new ways to narrate its relationship to the world capitalist system and find its place in the global literary system.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive study of contemporary Irish expatriate fiction provides a fresh and innovative perspective on the contemporary Irish novel, shifting its focus from a narrow national perspective to a global one. The book explores how Irish narratives engage with the changing world order, encompassing a declining global hegemony, the rise of China and Asia, the complexities of the Global South, and the significant impact of the European Union on Ireland over the past half-century.

The author argues that in a late capitalist world characterized by rapid economic and cultural globalization, the Irish novel faces a significant challenge in reimagining its relationship to the global capitalist system and finding a new place for Irish writing within the global literary landscape.

Through a close analysis of novels by a diverse range of Irish authors, including Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright, Joseph O Neill, Deirdre Madden, Mary Costello, Naoise Dolan, Aidan Higgins, Colum McCann, Ronan Sheehan, and Ronan Bennett, the book offers fresh readings that shed light on the evolving dynamics of Ireland and its relationship with the world.

Chapter 1: The Decline of Global Hegemony and the Search for New Narratives

The first chapter examines how Irish narratives respond to the shifting dynamics of global power. It explores how the decline of the United States as a global superpower has led to a reevaluation of Ireland's place in the world and the emergence of new geopolitical alliances. The chapter also discusses the rise of China and Asia as economic and political giants, and how these developments have impacted Ireland's economic and cultural relations with the rest of the world.

Chapter 2: The Complexities of the Global South and the Search for Identity

The second chapter delves into the complexities of the Global South, focusing on the experiences of Irish expatriates living in countries such as Brazil, India, and South Africa. It explores how these individuals negotiate their identities in a multicultural and interconnected world, and how their novels reflect the challenges and opportunities of living in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Chapter 3: The European Union and the Shaping of Irish Identity

The third chapter examines the impact of the European Union on Ireland's political, economic, and cultural landscape. It explores how the EU has influenced Ireland's national identity, its economic policies, and its cultural exchange with the rest of Europe. The chapter also discusses the challenges and opportunities that the EU has presented for Irish writers and their creative output.

Chapter 4: New Readings of Contemporary Irish Fiction

In the fourth chapter, the author offers new readings of contemporary Irish fiction that challenge traditional narratives and explore new ways of narrating Ireland's relationship to the world. The chapter highlights the works of Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright, Joseph O Neill, Deirdre Madden, Mary Costello, Naoise Dolan, Aidan Higgins, Colum McCann, Ronan Sheehan, and Ronan Bennett, and explores how their novels engage with the changing global order.

Conclusion:

This study of contemporary Irish expatriate fiction provides a valuable contribution to the field of literary studies. By offering a global perspective on the contemporary Irish novel, it challenges traditional narratives and opens up new avenues for understanding Ireland's place in the world. The book explores how Irish narratives engage with the changing world order, encompassing a declining global hegemony, the rise of China and Asia, the complexities of the Global South, and the significant impact of the European Union on Ireland over the past half-century.

The author argues that in a late capitalist world characterized by rapid economic and cultural globalization, the Irish novel faces a significant challenge in reimagining its relationship to the global capitalist system and finding a new place for Irish writing within the global literary landscape. Through a close analysis of novels by a diverse range of Irish authors, including Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright, Joseph O Neill, Deirdre Madden, Mary Costello, Naoise Dolan, Aidan Higgins, Colum McCann, Ronan Sheehan, and Ronan Bennett, the book offers fresh readings that shed light on the evolving dynamics of Ireland and its relationship with the world.

Chapter 1: The Decline of Global Hegemony and the Search for New Narratives

The first chapter examines how Irish narratives respond to the shifting dynamics of global power. It explores how the decline of the United States as a global superpower has led to a reevaluation of Ireland's place in the world and the emergence of new geopolitical alliances. The chapter also discusses the rise

The second chapter delves into the complexities of the Global South, focusing on the experiences of Irish expatriates living in countries such as Brazil, India, and South Africa. It explores how these individuals negotiate their identities in a multicultural and interconnected world, and how their novels reflect the challenges and opportunities of living in a rapidly changing global landscape.

The third chapter examines the impact of the European Union on Ireland's political, economic, and cultural landscape. It explores how the EU has influenced Ireland's national identity, its economic policies, and its cultural exchange with the rest of Europe. The chapter also discusses the challenges and opportunities that the EU has presented for Irish writers and their creative output.

Chapter 4: New Readings of Contemporary Irish Fiction

In the fourth chapter, the author offers new readings of contemporary Irish fiction that challenge traditional narratives and explore new ways of narrating Ireland's relationship to the world. The chapter highlights the works of Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright, Joseph O Neill, Deirdre Madden, Mary Costello, Naoise Dolan, Aidan Higgins, Colum McCann, Ronan Sheehan, and Ronan Bennett, and explores how their novels engage with the changing global order.

Conclusion:

This study of contemporary Irish expatriate fiction provides a valuable contribution to the field of literary studies. By offering a global perspective on the contemporary Irish novel, it challenges traditional narratives and opens up new avenues for understanding Ireland's place in the world. The book explores how Irish narratives engage with the changing world order, encompassing a declining global hegemony, the rise of China and Asia, the complexities of the Global South, and the significant impact of the European Union on Ireland over the past half-century.

The author argues that in a late capitalist world characterized by rapid economic and cultural globalization, the Irish novel faces a significant challenge in reimagining its relationship to the global capitalist system and finding a new place for Irish writing within the global literary landscape. Through a close analysis of novels by a diverse range of Irish authors, including Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright, Joseph O Neill, Deirdre Madden, Mary Costello, Naoise Dolan, Aidan Higgins, Colum McCann, Ronan Sheehan, and Ronan Bennett, the book offers fresh readings that shed light on the evolving dynamics of Ireland and its relationship with the world.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108833578
Edition number: New ed