Black Roads
Robert Smart
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Black Roads
by Robert Smart
Published
2015
Publisher
Cork University Press
Pages
46
ISBN-13
9780990468646
Description
The Great Hunger was the most gothic event in Ireland's history and has haunted Irish literature ever since. Both Irish Gothic literature and the work of the Irish modernists resonate with the cultural memory of the suffering of millions. In the struggle to resist the diminishment of this tragedy, Irish Gothic writers preserved the memory of the Famine when a general silence prevailed among Victorial historians and novelists. This essay traces the impact of the Famine on Irish literature from William Carleton's "The Black Prophet" to more contemporary work by authors including Patrick McCabe, Seamus Heaney and Eavan Boland, as well as playwrights such as Tom Murphy, Conor McPherson and Marina Carr, and argues that all post-Famine Irish literature is about the Famine. --Page [4] of cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Black Roads?
This edition of Black Roads has approximately 46 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Black Roads?
For most readers, Black Roads typically takes between 58m and 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 11,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 11,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Black Roads?
The estimated word count for Black Roads is approximately 11,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Black Roads?
Black Roads was written by Robert Smart.
When was Black Roads published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.