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In this volume, the author explores the fragmentation of Irish identities that has occured since the first Christian invasion. While Christianity is widely embraced, strong Pagan influences permeate the collective psyche, seating Irish rebelliousness against English traditions rather than Christian ones. Turney explores works of Synge, O´Casey, and McDonagh to expose this process, its roots, and its effects.

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Aaron Turney is an artist with a true love for 20th Century Irish Drama. His achievements include writing/performing The Burners, Heavy Wants to Eat (Rodent Records,1996), and three releases with the rock band Somebody Sam (Fill in the Blank Records). Aaron currently is a designer and lives in North Carolina with his wife and two kids.

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