The Politics of Identity in Irish Drama

W.B. Yeats, Augusta Gregory and J.M. Synge

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Drama History & Criticism, British
Cover of the book The Politics of Identity in Irish Drama by George Cusack, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: George Cusack ISBN: 9781135855970
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 26, 2009
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: George Cusack
ISBN: 9781135855970
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 26, 2009
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This study examines the early dramatic works of Yeats, Synge, and Gregory in the context of late colonial Ireland’s unique socio-political landscape. By contextualizing each author’s work within the artistic and political discourses of their time, Cusack demonstrates the complex negotiation of nationalism, class, and gender identities undertaken by these three authors in the years leading up to Ireland’s revolution against England. Furthermore, by focusing on plays written by each author in the context of the ongoing debates over Irish national identity that were taking place throughout Irish public life in this period, Cusack examines in more depth than previous studies the ways Yeats, Gregory, and Synge adapted conventional dramatic and linguistic forms to accommodate the conflicting claims of Irish nationalism. In so doing, he demonstrates the contribution these authors made not only to the development of Irish nationalism but also to modern and postcolonial literature as we understand them today.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This study examines the early dramatic works of Yeats, Synge, and Gregory in the context of late colonial Ireland’s unique socio-political landscape. By contextualizing each author’s work within the artistic and political discourses of their time, Cusack demonstrates the complex negotiation of nationalism, class, and gender identities undertaken by these three authors in the years leading up to Ireland’s revolution against England. Furthermore, by focusing on plays written by each author in the context of the ongoing debates over Irish national identity that were taking place throughout Irish public life in this period, Cusack examines in more depth than previous studies the ways Yeats, Gregory, and Synge adapted conventional dramatic and linguistic forms to accommodate the conflicting claims of Irish nationalism. In so doing, he demonstrates the contribution these authors made not only to the development of Irish nationalism but also to modern and postcolonial literature as we understand them today.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Psychological Issues in Eyewitness Identification by George Cusack
Cover of the book Rebels for the Soil by George Cusack
Cover of the book Reframing the Past by George Cusack
Cover of the book The State in Relation to Labour by George Cusack
Cover of the book Instructional Leadership for School Improvement by George Cusack
Cover of the book Ethno-Architecture and the Politics of Migration by George Cusack
Cover of the book The Ideal of Total Environmental Control by George Cusack
Cover of the book Growth and Fluctuations 1870-1913 (Routledge Revivals) by George Cusack
Cover of the book World Music Pedagogy, Volume I: Early Childhood Education by George Cusack
Cover of the book The Psychology of Closed Mindedness by George Cusack
Cover of the book Re-theorizing Literacy Practices by George Cusack
Cover of the book The American Anomaly by George Cusack
Cover of the book Straight Talk on Parenting by George Cusack
Cover of the book Destination NATO by George Cusack
Cover of the book Continuities in Cultural Evolution by George Cusack
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy