Traditions and Difference in Contemporary Irish Short Fiction: Ireland Then and Now

· The Humanities in Asia Book 8 · Springer Nature
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This book focuses on traditions and transformations in contemporary Irish short fiction, covering pivotal issues such as gender, sexuality, abortion, the body, nostalgia, identity, and migration. In separate chapters, it introduces readers to important writers such as Maeve Binchy, Colm Tóibín, Edna O’Brien, Emma Donoghue, Gish Jen, and Donal Ryan.
Given its focus, the book benefits researchers and students who are interested in Irish literature and culture, especially those who want to learn about important traditions in Irish literature, the changing face of these conventions, and the implications. The book, which received the First Book Prize 2019 awarded by The Hong Kong Academy of the Humanities, offers a unique window on Irish culture and a good read for fans of these acclaimed writers who want to learn about interesting issues concerning their short fiction.

About the author

Dr. Tsung Chi (Hawk) Chang is currently Assistant Professor at the Department of Literature and Cultural Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong. His research interests include Modern & Contemporary Irish Literature, Women’s Writing, the Short Story, 20th-century English and American Poetry, Translation Studies, and Language and Culture. Some of his research findings have been published in academic journals, such as Neohelicon, Journal of Language, Literature and Culture, CLCWeb (forthcoming), Tamkang Review, Universitas, Wenshan Review, Review of English and American Literature, and 3L: Language, Linguistics, Literature. He was the winner of the First Book Prize 2019 awarded by The Hong Kong Academy of the Humanities and was offered a Junior Fellowship (currently Early Career Fellowship) in the Academy for a five-year term (2019-2024).

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