Counterpoetics of Modernity: On Irish Poetry and Modernism

This book offers a fresh perspective on contemporary Irish poetry by examining its relationship with European and American poetics.

David Lloyd provides a comprehensive analysis of the traits of Irish poetic modernism, from fragmentation to suspicion of representation, in the context of Ireland's rapid colonial modernity.

He argues that Irish poetry's inventiveness is driven by the need to find formal means to engage with historical conditions that challenge traditional notions of cultural continuity, identity, and aesthetic autonomy.

The book features detailed discussions of major Irish contemporary poets, including Trevor Joyce, Maurice Scully, and Catherine Walsh, providing a nuanced understanding of their work within the broader context of Irish poetry.

This is an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of Irish poetry and its ongoing dialogue with modernity.