The gun and Irish politics

examining national history in Neil Jordan's Michael Collins

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Raita Merivirta: The gun and Irish politics (2009, Peter Lang)

English language

Published Aug. 10, 2009 by Peter Lang.

ISBN:
978-3-03911-888-5
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OCLC Number:
589252283

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4 stars

In this book, the author examines Neil Jordan's 1996 film 'Michael Collins'- how it was crafted by Jordan, and how it affected and reflected Irish and foreign attitudes about Ireland. All chapters are good, but I found the author's analysis of the film itself (cinematography, dialog, actors' reputations, etc.) and its critics to be especially insightful. Bibliography also includes a wealth of information.

Subjects

  • Collins, Michael, -- 1890-1922
  • Michael Collins (Motion picture)
  • Revolutionaries -- Ireland -- Biography
  • Ireland -- History -- Easter Rising, 1916
  • Ireland -- History -- War of Independence, 1919-1921
  • Ireland -- History -- Civil War, 1922-1923
  • Ireland -- In motion pictures