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Terrible Beauty: Yeats, Joyce, Ireland, and the Myth of the Devouring Female is a profound scholarly exploration by Patrick J. Keane, published by the University of Missouri Press in 1988. This work provides an in-depth literary analysis of the archetypal \'Terrible Mother\' and devouring female figures within the context of Irish history and nationalism. Keane expertly navigates the works of W.B. Yeats and James Joyce, examining how these literary giants utilized and reacted to powerful Celtic myths and the personification of Ireland itself.The volume is a significant contribution to Irish studies, featuring detailed examinations of figures like Cathleen ni Houlihan and the Sheela-na-gig. It includes a comprehensive preface that sets the stage for a deconstructive reading of Irish literary traditions, supplemented by extensive notes, a bibliography, and a full index. This hardcover edition, complete with its original dust jacket, is essential for collectors and scholars interested in modern literature, mythology, and the intersection of gender and politics in Irish culture.
