New Beginnings: Perspectives from France and Ireland

A collection of fourteen essays exploring "New Beginnings" in literature, culture, and society, including topics such as COVID-19, the AIDS crisis, diplomacy, and innovative strategies. The essays cover literary figures, cultural depictions, and social issues, appealing to a wide range of readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2023
Publisher: Peter Lang International Academic Publishers

This collection, which emerged from a conference held at TU Dublin during a time when the theme of "New Beginnings" felt particularly pertinent, encompasses fourteen essays that delve into various aspects of contemporary life. In the years preceding the gathering, the global landscape was largely halted by the impact of COVID-19, underscoring the urgent need for recalibration and innovative approaches to address pressing challenges such as the climate crisis, domestic and international politics, literary expression, and technology.

The fourteen essays in this collection explore the works of literary figures such as Jonathan Swift, George Moore, Colm Tóibín, Richard Murphy, Seamus Heaney, Michael O'Siaghail, Sally Rooney, and Doireann Ní Ghríofa, among others. Additionally, they address a range of topics, including the diplomatic endeavors of Seán T. OKelly as Ireland's envoy to Paris during the pursuit of international recognition for an independent Ireland; the portrayal of the AIDS crisis in Irish theater; the Neganthropocene in the French TV series Zone Blanche; the potential for learning through digital archives; strategies to preserve rural Irish pubs; innovative approaches employed by Ireland on the global stage; and the use of science to manipulate public beliefs about COVID-19.

The diverse range of material and approaches employed in this collection ensures that it will resonate with a broad audience, appealing to individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. By exploring these critical themes and issues, New Beginnings offers valuable insights and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of the world we live in today.

Weight: 509g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800797932
Edition number: New ed