David Fitzpatrick Livres

The study delves into the significant effects of reverse migration from America to post-Famine Ireland, highlighting how this movement reshaped social and cultural landscapes. It examines the motivations behind the return, the experiences of returning migrants, and their influence on Irish society. Through a rigorous yet accessible approach, the book provides insights into the complexities of identity, belonging, and the lasting legacy of migration in shaping modern Ireland.

The book provides a detailed exploration of the decline in power and self-assurance among Protestants in Ireland since 1795. It delves into the concept of 'descendancy,' examining how this shift was felt and understood within the community. Through historical analysis, it highlights the social and political changes that contributed to this transformation, offering insights into the broader implications for Irish society.

The narrative captures a euphoric and surreal experience, blending feelings of joy and exhilaration with a sense of disorientation. The protagonist revels in a newfound high, likening it to a pharmaceutical discovery, while simultaneously confronting a striking visual of their body covered in crimson. This juxtaposition of bliss and a vivid, unsettling image hints at deeper themes of exploration and self-discovery, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of pleasure and reality.

The narrative explores the political history of Ireland from the Government of Ireland Bill of 1912 to the Emergency Powers Act of 1939, highlighting the emergence of two states with opposing ideologies. It delves into the tensions between rival factions and the impact of revolutionary events and partition on the relationship between the two Irelands. Fitzpatrick's work offers a comprehensive analysis of this transformative period, shedding light on the complexities of national identity and conflict.

Focusing on the diverse origins and impacts of terror, this collection of essays explores its manifestations by both republican factions and Crown forces. As the fifth output from the Trinity History Workshop, it showcases the collaborative efforts of academic historians, research students, and undergraduates from Trinity College, Dublin, providing a comprehensive examination of historical perspectives on violence and its societal implications.

The narrative explores the complex relationship between Louis MacNeice and his father, a Church of Ireland clergyman who embodied a blend of piety and tolerance. Rejecting the Ulster Covenant and denouncing sectarianism, he embraced Irish nationalism, providing a stabilizing influence amidst the darker themes in MacNeice's poetry. The book stems from the revelation of a surprising detail that sheds light on their dynamic and the father's significant impact on the poet's work and worldview.

A coming of age story set in Provincetown, Truro, and Dennis Cape Cod during the summer of 1979. Sixteen-year-old Danny Halligan is seeking to define his sexual identity, struggling to navigate his feeling toward 18-year old childhood friend Liam Preston. Their lives spiral out of control when they meet 21-year-old Gracie Rose, a charismatic photographer and Yale dropout with a vision of a flesh festival on film. Danny finds his mind unraveling as he is caught up in a torrent of drugs, sex and photography. Entire days are lost in drug fueled grappling and flesh wars in a massive tree fort known as the Palace of the Palpable Pines. Gracie's vision includes masking her subjects to maintain their anonymity. Liam becomes Lone Ranger while Danny's fur covered mask transforms him into Wolf-Boy. Danny is left mentally and physically ravaged as Gracie gains ever more fame for her ground-breaking photographs, known as Transfiguration Photos.

Ernest Blythe (1889-1975) was a central figure in the Irish revolution and the first decade of the Irish Free State.