Exploring the works of Brian Friel, Frank McGuinness, Tom Murphy, and Thomas Kilroy, the author presents an introduction on the historical context of Irish cult

Irish literature's roots have been traced to the 7th-9th century. This is a rich and hardy literature starting with descriptions of the brave deeds of kings, sa

Irish theatre and its histories appear to be dominated by men and their actions. This book's socially and culturally contextualized analysis of performance over

Irelands of the Mind: Memory and Identity in Modern Irish Culture offers a compelling series of essays on changing images of Ireland from the mid-nineteenth cen