Maggie O'Farrell's New Novel Explores 19th Century Ireland
Celtic cross at sunset, St David's Church, Naas, Republic of Ireland. Rectorstdavids, via Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA Maggie O’Farrell’s tenth novel Land is a sprawling family saga. It traverses the landmarks of 19th century Irish history, including the Great Famine – with its corollary, incarceration in the workhouse – and the mapping of Ireland via the Ordnance Survey . The story is inspired by O’Farrell’s discovery that her great-great-grandfather worked on the survey. Ca
Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel, "Land," delves into 19th-century Irish history, focusing on a family saga intertwined with significant events like the Great Famine and the Ordnance Survey. The narrative is inspired by the author's discovery of her great-great-grandfather's involvement in the survey, an undertaking that aimed to standardize land boundaries for British colonial administration and led to the Anglicization of place names.
The story centers on Tomás, a surveyor, and his children, exploring themes of homecoming and resistance to colonial projects. O'Farrell highlights the experiences of the Irish underclass and their connection to the land, contrasting official mapping with local knowledge and traditions.
The novel offers a perspective on Ireland's colonial past and the enduring significance of cultural identity and local history.
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