Rhythms of Writing: An Anthropology of Irish Literature (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781350108639)

This is the first anthropological study of writers, writing and contemporary literary culture. Drawing on the flourishing literary scene in Ireland as the basis for her research, Helena Wulff explores the social world of contemporary Irish writers, examining fiction, novels, short stories as well as journalism. Discussing writers such as John Banville, Roddy Doyle, Colm Tóibín, Frank McCourt, Anne Enright, Deirdre Madden, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, Colum McCann, David Park, and Joseph O Connor, Wulff reveals how the making of a writer's career is built on the 'rhythms of writing' long hours of writing in solitude alternate with public events such as book readings and media appearances. Destined to launch a new field of enquiry, Rhythms of Writing is essential reading for students and scholars in anthropology, literary studies, creative writing, cultural studies, and Irish studies.

Author: Helena Wulff
ISBN-10: 1350108634
ISBN-13: 9781350108639
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 04/18/2019
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.40d