Travel Writing and Ireland, 1760-1860: Culture, History, Politics

by G. Hooper

Overview

Travel Writing and Ireland, 1760-1860 examines a range of mainly British travel and travel-writing material from the period 1760 to 1860. Beginning with an analysis of the Home Tour and Ireland's function within it, the book then considers the role of the Post-Union traveller, followed by an analysis of the impressions formed by Famine writers; the book then concludes with an assessment of those who journeyed to Ireland in the immediate aftermath of Famine. Following a chronological structure, Travel Writing and Ireland, 1760-1860 offers readings of hitherto under-researched material from a significant period in Irish history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349521708
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/2005
Edition description:	1st ed. 2005
Pages:	230
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

GLENN HOOPER is a Lecturer in the Department of English, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland.

Table of Contents

Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction From Grand Tour to Home Tour, 1760-1800 The Post-Union Traveller, 1800-1820 Trekking to Downfall, 1820-1850 Travelling to Write, 1850-1860 Select Bibliography Index