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Old God's Time
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How does the author draw on and subvert the conventions of different literary genres to explore his major themes? Examples include mystery, crime, thriller, romance, and magical realism.
Discuss the importance of the setting in Old God’s Time. In which ways are Sebastian Barry’s themes universal, and in which ways do they relate specifically to Ireland?
What role does nature play in Old God’s Time? How do the weather, seasons, and physical environment enhance the story and develop its themes?
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