What is it about Gothic stories that captures our imagination? And why do so many of its tropes and motifs lead to Ireland?

How does the tradition of Irish Gothic unfold in creative writing in the twentieth century - and beyond?

What are the defining features of Irish Gothic - and how can you use them in your creative writing?

There are now fewer obstacles for Irish women’s poetry as a way of exploring the women’s lives and their world. Explore how this has impacted Irish women poets
writing today.


Sinéad Morrissey has one of the most interesting and eclectic voices in contemporary Irish poetry.


This article is part of a collection on Irish women’s poetry, discussing the life and work of Colette Bryce.


Eavan Boland was a feminist trailblazer who changed Irish poetry.


How has Irish women’s poetry changed in the twenty-first century? Learn about some of the key figures in Irish women’s poetry in this collection.


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NOTE: As part of a review of content, this course will be deleted from OpenLearn on 11 January 2019. It has been replaced in part by the new course Dynamics.