Maggie O'Farrell flattens 19th century Ireland into a theme-pub cliché in her new novel

By Amy Walters, PhD candidate, English Literature, Australian National UniversityJune 12, 2026

Land reasserts the Gaelic language and culture in opposition to the culture of the British colonisers, but relies on simplistic characterisations.

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Belfast violence: an uncomfortable reminder of the innocent people ‘burnt out’ during the Troubles

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What is the Common Travel Area? Why the Ireland-UK border arrangement isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants

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How to Heal People with Science Fiction

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Resistance Disguised as a History Lesson: Fascism and the University

Her student—a former Nazi stormtrooper—was proof that no one was lost to the new regime, that every person might choose to refuse. The post Resistance Disguised as a History Lesson: Fascism and the University appeared first on Public Books.

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The Surprising Things You Find Digging Through Frozen Prehistoric Squirrel Poop

The Ice Age rodents left behind a lot to study The post The Surprising Things You Find Digging Through Frozen Prehistoric Squirrel Poop appeared first on Nautilus.

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No One Knows How to Handle Nurdle Spills

A year after a shipwreck flooded India’s beaches with tiny plastic pieces, scientists fear the environmental damage has just begun. The post No One Knows How to Handle Nurdle Spills appeared first on bioGraphic.

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