S/LI/303. Discuss the Representation of 'Ordinary Life' in Eavan Boland's Poetry

The paper looks at the poetry of Eavan Boland, a contemporary Irish poetess, examining her representation of women's ordinary life that challenges conventional poetic avoidance of the daily realities surrounding women. The suitability of the Irish poetic tradition for expressing the truth of life is argued.

S/LI/273. Explore the impact of cultural identity in the work of modernist writers W.B. Yeats and James Joyce

The paper examines the local traditions and Gaelic mythology reflected in Yeats's Celtic Twilight poetry comparing it with the reflection of Irish themes in James Joyce's "Dubliners". Analysis of both writings is presented arguing the importance of cultural identity as a source of inspiration for both authors.

S/LI/187. Explore Yeats' relationship with Irish politics in his work

The paper examines the position of Yeats towards Irish politics and religious movements in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. Manifestations of these relationships in his poems are analysed.

P/LI/64. Female portrayals in Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’: literature review

The paper looks at the relationship between the male and female characters of Bram Stoker’s Dracula reviewing the studies related to the theme of vampirism and sexual desire, the disruption of Victorian society, the sinfulness of women, the idea of Stoker’s homosexuality, feminist approaches to the perceptions of women in 19th century England, etc.

P/LI/40. Becketts perception of reality through language use

The paper performs linguistic and literary analysis of Becketts works investigating the authors perception of the relationship between the language and the reality, and referring to the semiotic debate on whether something can exist without being named. Becketts style is discussed focusing on his use of syntax, metaphor, narrative point of view, etc.

P/LI/20. Female images in Irish literature

The essay analyses the symbolic meaning of female images in the Irish literature focusing on the image of Ireland created through the women characters in the works of the Irish author William B. Yeats. The sketches of his heroines dating back to 1900s are analysed as reflecting the historical background and the literary trends of the period.