|
 |
 |
The Irish Short Story
Course Description
In 1957, Frank O�Connor, a master of the genre himself, laid down the law for future generations of students and critics of the Irish short story. O�Connor thought that the modern Irish short story was �a distinct art form,� that it sprang into being when it had shed �the limitations of its popular origin� after being cross-fertilised by Russian and French models. Following O�Connor, there have been numerous attempts to establish what the specific qualities of the Irish short story and the reasons for its pre-eminence are. The tradition of Irish story-telling, the Irish gift of the gab, and linguistic self-consciousness resulting from Ireland�s (post-)colonial condition are regularly cited in this context.
Required / Recommended Reading:
- Relevant material will be made available after registration.
- Barbara Korte (2003). The Short Story in Britain. T�bingen: Francke/UTB.
Prerequisites:
Requirements for credit:
Registration:
To register, please send an e-mail to Prof. Huber before 15 March, stating your name, semester standing, and subjects.
|