Abstract
Subjects which could be regarded as taboo are often expressed in Irish traditional song through use of metaphor and symbol. Song can provide a space for the communication and expression of sexual or erotic themes, reflecting social and cultural norms and mores. Morality, sexuality, body image and the social position of women are central themes in the songs An tSeanbhean Bhocht [The Poor Old Woman] and An Staicín Eorna [The Little Stack of Barley]. This chapter examines the meaning of these songs in different social, historical and performance contexts.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
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| Title of host publication | Deviant Women: Cultural, Linguistic and Literary Approaches to Narratives of Femininity |
| Place of Publication | Frankfurt am Main |
| Publisher | Peter Lang AG |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783631643297 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
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