<p>Critics of the Irish novelist, Brian Moore (1921-1999), have largely concentrated upon his use of faith and realism; although such examinations have illuminated his novels in intriguing and useful ways, much has been neglected by viewing his work solely from these perspectives. The sheer variety of Moore s work discourages a single viewpoint because his oeuvre refuses classification, be that through narrative mode, his use of religion, or his varied use of setting. The approach of this book, which is the first of its kind, examines how history influences Moore s texts as well as how it codifies his individual characters. By the end of his career, Brian Moore was rewriting history in order to create new narratives that explored colonialism, identity, religion, and the intersection between differing interpretations of the past. In all of these cases, a careful examination of history opens up the texts to new readings. This critical analysis examines Brian Moore as a writer who was heavily invested in the representation and the meaning of the past.</p>

Brian Moore and the Meaning of the Past: An Irish Novelist Re-Imagines History

Literature & Fiction

Patrick Hicks

History & Criticism

Edwin Mellen Pr

<p>For the very first time, some of South Dakota's best poets have been gathered together into one book. A Harvest of Words offers an excellent snapshot of poetic life as it currently exists in the state and each of these literary artists has been given an entire chapter to showcase their award-winning work. These are poets at the top of their game. Their work illuminates what it means to come from this state, from this region, and from this country.</p>

A Harvest of Words: Contemporary South Dakota Poetry (Prairie Plains Series No. 13)

Lee Ann Roripaugh

Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

Elizabeth Cook-Lynn

David Allan Evans

Lydia Whirlwind Soldier

Jeanne Emmons

Allison Hedge Coke

Debra Nystrom

Leo Dangel

Jim Reese

Dennis Sampson

Christine Stewart-Nuñez

Linda Hasslestrom

The Center for Western Studies

The Kiss That Saved My Life

Red Dragonfly Press

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