Wireless Past

Discover the fascinating intersection of media and Irish modernism in Wireless Past by Emily C. Bloom, published by Oxford University Press in 2016. This thought-provoking hardback spans 224 pages, delving into the transformative role of the British Broadcasting Corporation as both a promotional platform and an aesthetic influence from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Bloom skillfully contextualizes the works of literary giants such as W.B. Yeats, Elizabeth Bowen, Louis MacNeice, and Samuel Beckett, illustrating how the evolving media landscape shaped their artistic expressions. This insightful examination offers readers a unique perspective on the interplay between literature and broadcast media during a pivotal era in Irish history.

Whether you are a literature enthusiast or a history buff, Wireless Past provides a compelling exploration of how the waves of communication reverberated through the creative minds of the 20th century.