The Famine Diaspora and Irish American Women's by Marguérite Corporaal HARDBACK

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore the significant contributions of North American female authors to Irish-American identity and Famine memory in "The Famine Diaspora and Irish American Women's Writing." This insightful hardcover delves into the works of eleven key writers, examining how their writings shaped transnational identities and preserved Famine memories across generations. Discover unique annotated excerpts and scholarly essays that shed light on the sociopolitical landscape of the Irish in North America, their homeland connections, and women's roles in transnational publishing. The book showcases the diverse genres of Irish American women's writing, from political treatises to poetry, highlighting their profound engagement with social issues like poverty and women's suffrage. This collection is ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Irish-American literature, gender studies, and the historical impact of the Famine. It offers a comprehensive look at how these women authors navigated cultural heritage and political discourse through their literary works. Summary: - A deep dive into the writings of eleven North American female authors linked to the Irish Famine generation. - Explores the construction of Irish-North American identities and the dissemination of Famine memories. - Features annotated excerpts and scholarly essays on sociopolitical positions, homeland connections, and transnational publishing. - Covers a variety of genres including political treatises, novels, short stories, and poetry. - Highlights authors' engagement with contemporary social and political issues.