The Politics of Identity in Irish Drama
Author | : George Cusack |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2009-06-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135855987 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135855986 |
Rating | : 4/5 (986 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Politics of Identity in Irish Drama written by George Cusack and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-06-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the early dramatic works of Yeats, Synge, and Gregory in the context of late colonial Ireland’s unique socio-political landscape. Cusack demonstrates the complex negotiation of nationalism, class, and gender identities undertaken by these authors in the years leading up to Ireland’s revolution.