{"title":"Patrick R. Mullen","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatrick R. Mullen’s work explores the intersections of identity, culture, and materiality through a keen and nuanced lens. His writing often challenges conventional narratives, offering fresh perspectives on how personal and collective histories shape our understanding of \u003cem\u003equeerness\u003c\/em\u003e and belonging in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful engagement with themes of memory, art, and social change, presented with intellectual rigor and a deep sensitivity to the complexities of human experience. Mullen’s books stand as vital contributions to discussions in \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, inviting reflection and dialogue beyond the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"queer-possessions-by-patrick-r-mullen-9780815612131","title":"Queer Possessions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo often, fleeting moments rooted in queer experience have appeared in popular fiction, only to be little remarked upon, often noted only as a sign of continuing neoliberal social advances. In \u003ci\u003eQueer Possessions: Creative Criticism and Modern Irish Literature\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick Mullen makes the case for a more personal analysis of these moments, finding ways for readers to create new meaning and explore closer readings of key texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueer Possessions\u003c\/i\u003e is divided between close readings of modern Irish novels and films and creative readings of the same texts, to give readers the tools to engage more deeply with the process of analysis and criticism. In the first mode, Mullen examines how modern Irish literature has frequently featured comedy to represent queer sexuality and economic crisis in the twenty-first century. This analysis allows for the second mode, in which the text helps readers to assume a critical role, encouraging their own creative readings of texts and imagining more of the works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEqual parts critical and playful, \u003ci\u003eQueer Possessions\u003c\/i\u003e works to rediscover misplaced queer history, encourage new forms of experiencing text, and empower readers to create new interpretations and works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934193762540,"sku":"9780815612131","price":269.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780815612131-queer-possessions.jpg?v=1783903682"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/patrick-r-mullen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}