‘Troubles’ Fiction – Writing the Northern Irish Conflict
From 1968 – 1998 Northern Ireland was shaken by a conflict between Irish Catholics who were adamant to attain civil rights for their community, Protestant Unionist who defended the status-quo and the British army who were initially meant to restore peace between the two communities but became quickly involved in the conflict. This seminar seeks to provide an overview how this conflict, often referred to as the ‘Troubles’, is written about in fiction from the affected region. Students will gain an insight into how authors from Northern Ireland grapple with writing about the trauma and violence of the conflict and the lasting impact of it. Through a closer look at literature, we will explore questions of identity, politics, myth, and memory.
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