Northern Irish Literature, 1956-1975: Volume 1: The Imprint of History [Hardcover]

Northern Irish Literature, 1956-1975 and its companion volume, Northern Irish Literature 1975-2006 , examine the contexts for literary production over the past fifty years, addressing the troubled intersections of literature, history and politics. These volumes explore the diversity that is Northern Irish literature.List of Maps Acknowledgements Introduction Woven Figures: 1956-1965 Reckonings: 1966-1969 Forms of Redress: 1969-1972 Exposure: 1972-1975 Notes Chronology Maps Bibliography Contents Listing for Volume 2 Index

'...weaves history and literature together in a compelling narrative. By locating the literature of Northern Ireland against the events and ideas of the time, [Parker] provides a uniquely informative analysis. Compelling, often disturbing, beautifully written...' - Marianne Elliott, Professor of History and Director of the Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool, UK

'Michael Parker's impressive study bears the stamp of authority. He possesses the commanding overview and the jeweller's eye for detail essential for a properly historical reading of the literature of Northern Ireland. Preoccupied not with moments or movements, but with how the marks of history punctuate the present, Parker charts the imprint of history across five decades. The readings he offers, neither footprints in the sand nor steps set in stone, signify an ongoing struggle - historical, literary and critical - with deep roots... This is an expert traversal of troubled terrain...astonishingly erudite, painstakingly researched, and beautifully executed.' - Professor Willy Maley, School of English and Scottish Language and Literature, University of Glasgow, UK

'...offers both a cultural history and a series of impeccably detailed readings of poetry, fiction and drama...By bringing this wide range of texts into constellation with each other, Parker significantly alters the map of Northern Irish literature as many people currently l£)