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How can we touch upon an unfamiliar history and transcend cultural boundaries? And how can such history be transformed into inspiration for artistic creation? In this episode, we focus particularly on the theme: "From Strangeness to Resonance: How Individuals Can Deeply Engage with a Cross-Cultural History." In artistic creation, history is not merely a backdrop-it is a wellspring of emotion an...

This episode delves into the Irish Civil War (1922-1923), a pivotal period in Ireland’s history. We explore the political backdrop and key events of the conflict, analyzing its profound impact on the modern political landscape of Ireland. Additionally, we uncover the daily lives of ordinary people during the civil war, highlighting how the conflict tore apart families and social bonds. We also ...

After watching Juno and the Paycock in London’s West End, one question lingers: when humor on stage dissolves the weight of history, does theater lose its power to touch the soul? In this episode of Reflections on Irish Literature, we take a journey through the works of Sean O’Casey, delving into the temporal and thematic threads of Irish literature. How has this land responded to history and s...

In the third episode of our series, we invite you to join us as we continue a leisurely walk from Soho to the streets of London’s West End, where we will attend a performance of Irish writer Sean O’Casey’s classic work, Juno and the Paycock. Juno and the Paycock tells the poignant story of the Boyle family struggling through life in Dublin during the Irish Civil War. The mother, Juno, works tir...

In the vast constellation of Irish literature, drama holds a prominent place. In this second installment of our Irish History series, we turn our attention to Seán O’Casey’s classic play, Juno and the Paycock. Set against the backdrop of the Irish Civil War in 1922, this play vividly portrays the struggles and inner conflicts of an ordinary family, reflecting the turbulence of the era. O’Casey ...

"I am the wind on the sea, I am the wave of the ocean's surge, I am the whisper of the tide." The poetry of Amergin stands as the genesis of Irish literature, weaving together the essence of nature and human emotion. It feels as though these ancient verses have imbued the land with an eternal spirit. Through these timeless chants, we catch a glimpse of the roots of Irish literature-a tradition ...

Beckett Issue 12: The Silent Voices in Not I In Samuel Beckett's Not I, a persistent soul lays bare the power of theatre through the sparsest of language. Beckett tirelessly sought out those "voices that refuse to fall silent." His work is akin to a profound exercise in empathy: "When the mortal mind is rightly applied, it should feel the pain of the afflicted, share the joy of the fulfilled, a...

In this issue, we’ll delve into the intricate relationship between literature and theater-what happens when literature steps onto the stage, words are condensed, and intricate psychological portrayals fade, leaving space for new “gaps” born of simplification. In Not I, Beckett uses minimalistic stage design and language to distill emotional tension, delivering an instant shock to the audience. ...

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