The rising of the moon the language of power O'Dwyer, Ella 1959- creator text bibliography enk London Sterling, Va Pluto Press 2003 monographic eng spa
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viii, 161 p. ; 23 cm. Ella O'Dwyer. This text puts the radical changes in current political dialogue in Ireland into the context of the whole of the 20th century. Exploring the dynamics of power and language, O'Dwyer compares the literature of Beckett, Conrad and Achebe, amongst others to accounts of real events in Ireland's political history. She also examines accounts of particular events in Irish history that include Rex Taylor's biography of Michael Collins, Gerry Adam's biography and even messages from hunger-striker Bobby Sands that were smuggled out of prison. In a country where people have been subjected to incarceration and victimization, and where the political discourse is characterized by slogans, repetition, agreement and treaty, the implications for the national language and identity are immense. The author shows how oppression has obstructed and fractured the nature of Irish national discourse - and that this fragmented voice is a feature of all postcolonial narrative. Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-154) and index. e-ie--- English literature Irish authors History and criticism Nationalism and literature Ireland History 20th century Politics and literature Ireland History 20th century Language and languages Political aspects Ireland Nationalism Ireland Historiography Power (Social sciences) in literature Power (Social sciences) Ireland Political violence in literature Poesía inglesa Historia y crítica Nacionalismo y literatura Nacionalismo en la literatura Política y literatura Ireland History 20th century Historiography Ireland Intellectual life 20th century Ireland In literature Irlanda Vida intelectual Siglo XX Irlanda en la literatura PR 8722 O27r 2003 820.9 0745318622 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0904/2002005675-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0904/2002005675-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0917/2002005675-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0904/2002005675-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0904/2002005675-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0917/2002005675-t.html DLC 020412 20230410132624.0 spa