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Of Memory and the Misplaced
Of Memory and the Misplaced
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The life writing of post-famine Irish immigrants can tell us about Irish diasporic memory by exploring intimate and taboo themes such as domestic violence, same-sex love, and famine-induced trauma. This book critiques the role of the Irish landscape as a site of memory and shows how the interiority of the domestic world has provided Irish women with the language needed to reclaim their own lives.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2024
Publisher: Indiana University Press
The life writing of post-famine Irish immigrants offers a rich and insightful perspective on Irish diasporic memory. Through the examination of 30 memoirs written between 1900 and 1970, Sarah O'Brien explores the enduring and complex nature of Irish American memory across the twentieth century. What emerges from this analysis is the prevalence of intimate and taboo themes in the writing of ordinary immigrants, such as domestic violence, same-sex love, and the trauma inflicted by the famine.
Of Memory and the Misplaced goes beyond simply documenting these themes and delves into the critical role that the Irish landscape plays in shaping memory. O'Brien demonstrates how the interiority of the domestic world has provided Irish women with the language and tools needed to reclaim their own lives and assert their identities in a new environment.
By combining literary and historical theory, Of Memory and the Misplaced highlights the voices that have traditionally been silenced within the Irish immigrant experience. The collection of primary source autobiographical texts offers a rare and invaluable insight into the lives and struggles of these individuals, providing a deeper understanding of their experiences and contributions to American society.
In conclusion, the life writing of post-famine Irish immigrants provides a valuable lens through which to explore Irish diasporic memory. Through the examination of intimate and taboo themes, the role of the Irish landscape, and the interiority of the domestic world, Of Memory and the Misplaced offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the experiences of Irish immigrants in the United States. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, culture, and memory.
Weight: 666g
Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253067883
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