JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nietzsche and Irish Modernism by Patrick Bixby (review).

  • Published In: Modernism/Modernity, 2025, v. 32, n. 1. P. 177 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sumner, Charles 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of "Nietzsche and Irish Modernism" is to explore how Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy influenced the works of Irish modernist writers George Bernard Shaw, W. B. Yeats, and James Joyce. Patrick Bixby argues that these writers navigated the complexities of their colonial context, using Nietzsche's ideas to shape a new cultural identity while addressing the dangers of resentment. The book examines each writer's engagement with Nietzsche, highlighting Shaw's integration of elitism with socialism, Yeats's use of myth to redefine national consciousness, and Joyce's quest for self-affirmation against oppressive societal forces. Ultimately, Bixby illustrates how these authors found in Nietzsche a framework for optimism amidst the challenges of their time. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Modernism/Modernity. 2025/01, Vol. 32, Issue 1, p177
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1071-6068
  • DOI:10.1353/mod.2025.a966629
  • Accession Number:187116893
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