Irish Pastoral: Nostalgia in Twentieth-Century Irish Literature

Exploring the deep connection between Irish literature and its landscapes, this book examines how nature serves as a site of nostalgia, particularly in the context of British colonialism. It traces the evolution of the Irish pastoral tradition from anonymous eighth-century poems to contemporary works by authors like Seamus Heaney. By analyzing the interplay between Irish and English pastoral forms, particularly during the time of Spenser, it sheds light on a rich literary tradition that has been acknowledged yet underexplored.