Space and Irish Lesbian Fiction: Towards a Queer Liminality

Space and Irish Lesbian Fiction offers an original and much-needed study of Irish Lesbian fiction, advocating for women writers who have been largely ignored in Irish literary history and criticism. It examines the use and applications of space in Irish lesbian fiction, exploring the concept of liminality and its relationship to intersectionality, thresholds, crossings, and transitions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Space and Irish Lesbian Fiction presents an original and much-needed exploration of Irish Lesbian fiction, spanning from the Victorian era to the contemporary age. This book advocates for the recognition of women writers who have been largely ignored in Irish literary history and criticism. By examining the use and applications of space in Irish lesbian fiction, this volume sheds light on the evolving landscape of LGBT or queer individuals in Irish society. In recent years, there has been a notable emergence of a new space for LGBT or queer individuals in Ireland. Consequently, the concept of space holds significant symbolic and physical importance for lesbian literature. The question arises: Have Irish women writers emerged from the shadows, thus gaining more visibility? What spatial opportunities are available to Irish lesbian authors? How has spatiality been represented in Irish literary history throughout different periods?

Space and Irish Lesbian Fiction delves into a diverse array of writers, spanning from the nineteenth century to the contemporary era. Its evaluation of these largely unknown authors alongside established figures in Irish literature highlights the need for greater recognition. The book's central theme of liminality engages with notions of intersectionality, thresholds, crossings, and transitions. By suggesting the overlap between the indeterminate threshold of liminal space and its queer potentiality, this groundbreaking project aims to examine the dynamics of space and its relationship to lesbianism. Through its meticulous exploration, Space and Irish Lesbian Fiction identifies and charts spaces of queer liminality within Irish lesbian fiction, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities of gender, sexuality, and identity.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032009483