'World War II English Language Internment Literature: Documenting the Creation of a newly imagined national identity of the Isle of Man'
Date(s): April 2020
Creator(s): Rodd, Wallis
Scope & Content: Illustrated MA English literature dissertation submitted to the University of Glasgow. The author attempts to establish a movement towards a quasi-national literature, using the literature produced during a specific time period to understand the national identity of a nation. Her chapters consider defining national identity, the ubiquitous barbed wire, how national identity is created and double consciousness followed by a comparison between the writing of Joan Pomfret and Livia Laurent. In her concluding remarks, Rodd states, 'From a critical re-evaluation of Laurent's work, I consider her to be an author worthy of canonisation ... She should now be recognised as a talented writer of historical importance within Manx literature, who is worthy of re-publication' (p.30).
Please note that certain information about the practicalities of internment are inaccurate - for instance the Rushen Camp experience did not apply to other Island camps hence opportunities for Manx residents and internees to interact were not as prevalent as stated on page 13.
Language: English
Extent: 42 pages
Item name: dissertation
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 14883
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material. Viewable by request during library opening hours at the Manx National Heritage Library and Archives, Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man. Advance notification of a research visit is advisable by emailing library@mnh.im