Contemporary Irish Fiction: Themes, Tropes, Theories

by Liam Harte (Editor), Michael Parker (Editor)

The contributors examine the distinctive themes, styles, and narrative strategies of some of Ireland's finest contemporary novelists. The scope of the collection ranges from such internationally acclaimed authors as John Banville, Edna O'Brien and Patrick McCabe, to critically neglected writers such as Clare Boylan and Dorothy Nelson. The range of topics covered is equally diverse, covering fictional representation of such concepts as the city, exile, motherhood, incest, lesbianism, and political violence in Northern Ireland.

Genres: Literary Criticism

283 pages, Hardcover

First published April 14, 2000