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Arlen House
The Midnight Court
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9781851320561
ISBN13:
9781851320561
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$19.95
The Midnight Court
$19.95
Banned and beloved in equal measure, The Midnight Court is a canonical eighteenth-century text widely considered to be the greatest comic Irish poem. Despite its simple story line, Merriman's poem addresses a wide range of themes, from its satirical treatment of sexuality to its biting social commentary. This volume, the first critical edition, offers readers a fluid translation and five essays that contextualize the poem, making it an ideal text for any student of eighteenth-century Irish literature. Written specifically for the nonspecialist reader, ? Conchubhair's edition contains notes, a glossary, a map, and explanations of the rhyme, meter, form, and genre that traditionally puzzle those unfamiliar with the Irish-language tradition. The essays explore the text's themes and allusions, acquainting readers with the poem's controversies and critics' competing interpretations of Merriman's achievement.
| Author: Brian Merriman |
| Publisher: Arlen House |
| Publication Date: Nov 01, 2012 |
| Number of Pages: 64 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 1851320563 |
| ISBN-13: 9781851320561 |
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