Eluned Summers-Bremner Livres

Exploring contemporary Irish poetry, this collection of essays examines the desiring body as both a cultural construct and an existential entity. By utilizing diverse literary and psychoanalytic theories, contributors analyze how poets like Eavan Boland and Seamus Heaney portray the body as a source of empowerment and transformation. The essays reflect on material experience, drawing connections between gender, identity, and the body, and highlight the nuanced expressions of both male and female poets in the context of Irish culture and history.

Exploring the cultural history of insomnia, this book presents a captivating examination of the condition's impact on society throughout the ages. It delves into various perspectives on sleeplessness, highlighting its significance in literature, art, and daily life. The author combines historical context with personal anecdotes to create a rich narrative that invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with sleep and wakefulness. This unique approach offers insights into how insomnia shapes human behavior and cultural practices.

An enthralling look at wandering, belonging, alienation and hope throughout history.