Northern Irish Writing After the Troubles: Intimacies, Affects, Pleasures

Since the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, Northern Ireland has experienced a literary renaissance, with a new generation of writers exploring innovative literary forms. This book explores contemporary Northern Irish fiction and how the 'post-conflict period has led writers to a renewed engagement with intimacy and intimate life. It features short reflective pieces from some of today's most compelling Northern Irish Writers and provides authoritative insights into how a contemporary engagement with intimacy provides us with new ways to understand Northern Irish identity, selfhood, and community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Since the historic Good Friday Agreement in 1998, Northern Ireland has experienced a remarkable transformation, marked by a significant decline in violence and a flourishing literary renaissance. A new generation of talented writers has emerged, exploring innovative literary forms and pushing the boundaries of storytelling. This open-access book delves into contemporary Northern Irish fiction, examining how the post-conflict period has inspired writers to rekindle their exploration of intimacy and personal life. Drawing upon affect and feminist theory, Magennis critically analyzes the representations of intimacy, pleasure, and the body in these writings, revealing how the landscape of intimate relationships in Northern Ireland is being reshaped and rewritten.

Featuring insightful reflective pieces from some of today's most compelling Northern Irish writers, including Lucy Caldwell, Jan Carson, Bernie McGill, and David Park, this book offers authoritative insights into the transformative power of contemporary intimacy. It provides readers with fresh perspectives on Northern Irish identity, selfhood, and community, challenging preconceived notions and offering new ways of understanding the complex tapestry of this vibrant region.

The ebook editions of this book are freely accessible on bloomsburycollections.com, thanks to a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. This licensing agreement ensures that anyone can read, share, and reuse the content for non-commercial purposes, while also attributing the author and publisher. By making this book accessible to a wider audience, we hope to promote dialogue, understanding, and appreciation of the literary contributions of Northern Ireland to the global literary landscape.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350254725