Technology in Irish Literature and Culture

Technology in Irish Literature and Culture explores how significant technologies have influenced Irish literary practices and cultural production, and how technology has been embraced as a theme in Irish writing. It examines the origins of the present moment and how the transformative capacity of modern technology has been mediated throughout a diverse national canon, with essays from major figures in Irish literary and cultural studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Technology in Irish Literature and Culture delves into the profound impact of significant technologies, including typewriters, gramophones, print, radio, television, and computers, on Irish literary practices and cultural production. It also explores how technology has been embraced as a theme in Irish writing.

While Ireland had once been a predominantly rural and agrarian society, it has undergone a remarkable transformation into a culture that is wholly reliant on digital communication, performance, and consumption. This shift has been facilitated by the transformative power of modern technology.

This text delves into the origins of the present moment, examining the longer history of literature's interactions with technology. It explores how the transformative capacity of modern technology has been mediated throughout a diverse national canon, encompassing a wide range of literary genres and cultural expressions.

Comprising essays from some of the foremost figures in Irish literary and cultural studies, this volume offers a comprehensive account of how Irish literature and culture have interacted with technology. It provides insights into the ways in which technology has influenced the creative process, shaped artistic expression, and facilitated cultural exchange.

Through its examination of the multifaceted relationship between Irish literature and technology, this text sheds light on the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of cultural production in the digital age. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper understanding of the ways in which technology has shaped the world of Irish literature and culture.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009182874