Oona Frawley Knihy

Exploring the deep connection between Irish literature and its landscapes, this book examines how nature serves as a site of nostalgia, particularly in the context of British colonialism. It traces the evolution of the Irish pastoral tradition from anonymous eighth-century poems to contemporary works by authors like Seamus Heaney. By analyzing the interplay between Irish and English pastoral forms, particularly during the time of Spenser, it sheds light on a rich literary tradition that has been acknowledged yet underexplored.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the year in which Joyce penned his famous collection, New Dubliners presents eleven deeply human, evocative stories set in the Irish capital, by such award-winning and leading Irish authors as Roddy Doyle, Colum McCann, Joseph O'Connor, Bernard MacLaverty, and Frank McGuinness. Contents: Two little clouds / Joseph O'Connor -- Recuperation / Roddy Doyle -- Mrs Hyde Frolics in the eel pit / Ivy Bannister -- Pictures / Desmond Hogan -- As if there were trees / Colum McCann -- The assessment / Bernard MacLaverty -- All that matters / Maeve Binchy -- Patio nights / Anthony Glavin -- Martha's streets / Dermot Bolger -- Benny gets the blame / Clare Boylan -- The Sunday father / Frank McGuinnes.

Flight is the story of four travellers as their journeys intersect one winter in Dublin.