I've noticed that too Kilted. Just because we speak english doesnt mean we are english! Considering that Ireland Scotland and Wales all have distinct forms of english infuenced by our own gaelic languages and is clearly seen in our literature.Originally Posted by kilted exile
I think distinctions should be made when studying Literature of ireland and Britain.
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Er, having trouble of thinking of ones that aren't Irish...
I would have to go with Shakespeare.
Off the top of my head, I'd have to say Emily Brontë. Mostly because I relate to her a lot. And her life was as outlandish as her novel. It's a good thing she only wrote that single one; anything after it would be a step backwards.
thats a safe choice if ever there was one!Just post who you think is English, and if they are not we'll let you know. But there are a lot of English Authors out there JBI. I'm sure you can name some more! (or look at the author lists for inspiration!
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"Come away O human child!To the waters of the wild, With a faery hand in hand, For the worlds more full of weeping than you can understand."
W.B.Yeats
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There is a certain quality to George Eliot that really attracts me. Her stories are like warm blankets to me. My grandfather a college English professor introduced me to Dickens when I was about 8. We read David Copperfield together. The scene where Peggoty is proposed to in the beginning of the books was then, as still is, a favorite.
At my uni, they do), and every semester he offers lots of courses on Irish literature only. I'm planning to take one next chance I get
It's quite remarkable that the Irish (and the Scots, too) have produced so many excellent works of literature in proportion to their rather small number of inhabitants. Must be something in the air over there.
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An irish professor! That would explain the distinction!At my uni, they do
It's quite remarkable that the Irish (and the Scots, too) have produced so many excellent works of literature in proportion to their rather small number of inhabitants. Must be something in the air over there
you should do a course in Irish Lit Schok! Need any help you know where to find me!
And yes i agree there must be something in the air! We only have a population of slightly over 4million. About two and a half when yeats was around!
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I must say the same...especially seeing as I have a quote from Adams as part of my signature! I think I am older than you, Niamh so I am going with "senility"...
Good point, Niamh. Cultural identity should be respected. (and no I am not saying anybody here has been disrespectful, not at all.) Ireland, Wales and Scotland have their own identitities, culture and language...they aren't the "mini me's" of England.
Hey, see how I slipped in a reference to Austen Powers there with "mini me"?
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I must say the same...especially seeing as I have a quote from Adams as part of my signature! I think I am older than you, Niamh so I am going with "senility"...
Good point, Niamh. Cultural identity should be respected. (and no I am not saying anybody here has been disrespectful, not at all.) Ireland, Wales and Scotland have their own identitities, culture and language...they aren't the "mini me's" of England.I think it is also important for a countries identity. Many writer represent there countries culture and associating them with the wrong nation can bruise a small countries identity. Especially when that country was once under the power of the other. i know scotland and wales are apart of britain but they are their own countres at the same time and their writers should be recognised separately from that of England.
Hey, see how I slipped in a reference to Austen Powers there with "mini me"?
"Come away O human child!To the waters of the wild, With a faery hand in hand, For the worlds more full of weeping than you can understand."
W.B.Yeats
"If it looks like a Dwarf and smells like a Dwarf, then it's probably a Dwarf (or a latrine wearing dungarees)"
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No just saying all the ones that pop into my head are Irish... I know more than Shakespeare, but he shows himself to be the best. Other than that though, I would have to go with Jane Austen.thats a safe choice if ever there was one!
Well you say that, but you're not the one that upon meeting new people has to do a "fat bastard" impression
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