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Justin Quinn - The Cambridge Introduction to Modern Irish Poetry, 1800–2000 - 9780521609258 - V9780521609258
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The Cambridge Introduction to Modern Irish Poetry, 1800–2000

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Description for The Cambridge Introduction to Modern Irish Poetry, 1800–2000 Paperback. A lively and provocative history of the great achievements of Irish poets from 1800 to the present day. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. 256 pages. A lively and provocative history of the great achievements of Irish poets from 1800 to the present day. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSC. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 16. Weight: 414.
Over the last two centuries, Ireland has produced some of the world's most outstanding and best-loved poets, from Thomas Moore to W. B. Yeats to Seamus Heaney. This introduction not only provides an essential overview of the history and development of poetry in Ireland, but also offers new approaches to aspects of the field. Justin Quinn argues that the language issues of Irish poetry have been misconceived and re-examines the divide between Gaelic and Anglophone poetry. Quinn suggests an alternative to both nationalist and revisionist interpretations and fundamentally challenges existing ideas of Irish poetry. This lucid book offers a rich ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Literature
Number of Pages
258
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521609258
SKU
V9780521609258
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About Justin Quinn
Justin Quinn is Associate Professor of English and American Studies at the Charles University, Prague.

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