Flann O'Brien, Bakhtin, and Menippean Satire

Irish Studies, Syracuse University Press

by M. Keith Booker

This work applies Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of literary discourse and the concept of carnivalisation to the work of Flann O'Brien. The author emphasizes the political and social implications of the writings, arguing that O'Brien maintained a reflexive focus on language throughout his career.

163 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1995