During much of the twentieth century, Irish women's position was on the boundaries of national life. Using Julia Kristeva's theories of nationhood, often partic

This book offers the first comprehensive survey of writing by women in Ireland from the seventeenth century to the present day. It covers literature in all genr

This book assessed the impact of conflict on women in 20th century Ireland, and how women responded to and influenced these conflicts. Their roles ranged from c

This collection presents international research on the work of Irish women writers at the turn of the twentieth century. These essays make a key contribution to

This important collection presents international research on the work of Irish women writers at the turn of the twentieth century. These essays make a key contr