Reading Roddy Doyle

White, Caramine

ISBN 10: 0815606869 / ISBN 13: 9780815606864

Published by Syracuse Univ Pr, U.S.A., 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Roddy Doyle
• Publisher: Syracuse Univ Pr, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815606869
• ISBN 13: 9780815606864
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Roddy Doyle is one of the most popular Irish writers at work today. His book <i>Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha</i> won the Booker Prize, and <i>The Commitments</i>, <i>The Snapper</i>, and <i>The Van</i> have all been made into feature films. In this first critical look at his oeuvre, Caramine White explores Doyle's innovative use of language; his employment of humor to further his characters' development and manipulate his audience; the role, however slight, that religion and politics play in his writing; and Doyle's overall social vision as projected in each book and as part of a complete body of work. Prominent aspects of each novel are brought to light, for instance, the function of music in <i>The Commitments</i>; the importance of humor to diffuse tension in <i>The Snapper</i>; the growing realism and deeper character development in <i>The Van</i>; the use of double writing in <i>Paddy Clarke</i>; and the symbolic significance of Paula's life as a metaphor for the abuses women suffer in a patriarchal society in <i>The Woman Who Walked into Doors</i>. White also discusses his recent novel, the critically acclaimed<i> A Star Called Henry</i>. She completes the volume with a transcription of an extensive interview with the author that reveals many facets of Doyle's life reflected in his writing.

About the Author

<b>Caramine White</b> teaches English at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina.