Flann O'Brien, Bakhtin, and Menippean Satire

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.

• | Author: M. Keith Booker
• | Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 01, 1995
• | Number of Pages: 176 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 0815626657
• | ISBN-13: 9780815626657