This work applies Mikhail Bakhtin's theory of literary discourse and the concept of carnivalisation to the work of Flann O'Brien. The author emphasises the political and social implications of the writings, arguing that O'Brien maintained a reflexive focus on language throughout his career.
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October 1995 : USA Hardback
 | Title: Flann O'Brien, Bakhtin, and Menippean Satire (Irish Studies) Author(s): M Booker ISBN: 0-8156-2665-7 / 978-0-8156-2665-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Syracuse University Press Availability: Amazon |
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