Seamus Deane Knihy

Román v povídkách, smutných i velmi vtipných, zachycuje ponuré i rozmarné irské prostředí, jeho divokou přírodu, pověry i silné náboženské cítění. Současně se autor dokáže podívat s ironickým odstupem na sebe i rodinný život. Příběh je napsán čtivým, podmanivě poetickým jazykem, a nechybí v něm ani specifický irský humor. Autor byl v roce 1996 za tuto knihu, která patří k nejpozoruhodnějším vzpomínkovým dílům v současné literatuře, odměněn cenou Guardian Fiction Prize.

A survey of 200 years of Irish writing, this book offers analytic accounts of key Irish works and authors.

The book examines the development of a distinct national tradition in Irish literature, beginning with the impact of Edmund Burke's writings during the French Revolution. It explores key works from authors like Gerald Griffin, Bram Stoker, and James Joyce, highlighting themes of national identity, conflict, and the tension between modernity and tradition. The narrative reveals how Irish print culture, encompassing novels, songs, and poems, navigates the complexities of its colonial legacy, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of Ireland’s literary achievements.

A collection of six plays by Irish playwright Brian Friel.

Exploring the impact of the French Revolution and Enlightenment on England between 1789 and 1832, this book delves into the political, social, and cultural transformations that shaped British society during this tumultuous period. It examines the interplay between revolutionary ideas and their reception in England, highlighting key figures, movements, and events that influenced public discourse and policy. The work provides a comprehensive analysis of how these historical developments resonated within the context of English history and thought.

"The chronicle of Stephen Dedalus's Dublin childhood and youth offers an oblique self-portrait of the young James Joyce. Exuberantly inventive, this coming-of-age story is a tour de force of style and technique"-- Provided by publisher