TY - BOOK ID - 23692565 TI - Irish literature since 1990 AU - Brewster, Scott AU - Parker, Michael PY - 2009 SN - 9781526125149 9781847795052 9780719094934 0719094933 1847795056 9780719075636 0719075637 1526125145 0719085608 PB - Manchester Manchester University Press DB - UniCat KW - English literature KW - Irish literature KW - National characteristics, Irish, in literature. KW - Irish authors KW - History and criticism. KW - Ireland KW - In literature. KW - History KW - Literature KW - Literary Criticism KW - Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin. KW - Irish Republic. KW - Irish autobiography. KW - Irish drama. KW - Irish fiction. KW - Irish identity. KW - Irish poetry. KW - Irish politics. KW - Irish theatre. KW - Roddy Doyle. KW - Vona Groarke. KW - geopolitical concern. KW - globalisation. KW - visual art. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:23692565 AB - This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. This is a distinctive book that examines the diversity and energy of writing in a period marked by the unparalleled global prominence of Irish culture.This collection provides a wide-ranging survey of fiction, poetry and drama over the last two decades, considering both well-established figures and also emerging writers who have received relatively little critical attention. Contributors explore the central developments within Irish culture and society that have transformed the writing and reading of identity, sexuality, history and gender. The book examines the impact of Mary Robinson's Presidency; growing cultural confidence 'back home'; legislative reform on sexual and moral issues; the uneven effects generated by the resurgence of the Irish economy (the 'Celtic Tiger' myth); Ireland's increasingly prominent role in Europe; and changing reputation.In its breadth and critical currency, this book will be of particular interest to academics and students working in the fields of literature, drama and cultural studies. ER -