The Construction of Irish Identity in American Literature

Autori

• Christopher Dowd

Parametri

Pagine

234pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio
• Storia
• Storia del mondo
• Sulla letteratura

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Exploring the evolution of Irish-American identity from the mid-nineteenth century to the Great Depression, this book delves into the complex portrayal of Irish characters in literature. It challenges negative stereotypes and highlights the cultural debates surrounding Americanness, revealing contrasting views on Irishness as both a barrier and a pathway to Americanization. Dowd emphasizes the significance of Irish ethnicity in shaping characters often misinterpreted as merely white, asserting that Irishness is crucial to understanding their narratives.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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