History in Irish Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults

Historical fiction, whether for young or adult readers, enjoys immense popularity in Ireland. History itself has been subject to ongoing cultural, political and historiographical debate in a rapidly changing Irish society. This interdisciplinary study examines the fervent discussion and explores how fictional texts introduce their young audience to controversial historical events. History in Irish Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults focuses on contemporary fiction that deals with two major events in Irish history the Great Irish Famine (1845-49) and the Easter Rising of 1916. It covers a wide variety of novels, including works by Marita Conlon-McKenna, Morgan Llywelyn, Elizabeth Lutzeier, Michael Morpurgo, Siobhán Parkinson, and Gerard Whelan.

Autorentext

Eva-Maria Muhle, born in 1976, studied English, German Literature and Women s Studies at the University of Osnabrück and Trinity College Dublin. She worked as a research assistant in English literature and culture at the University of Osnabrück. Her research interests include children s literature in English and Irish literature, history and culture.

Inhalt

Contents: Children s Literature Irish Historical Fiction Great Irish Famine Easter Rising Irish Historiography History Textbooks.