Jan Carson’s Poetics of Care

This book brings together contributions on the creative process of a Northern Irish author, Jan Carson, from production to reception. They provide an insight into her personality through personal accounts and relections on her writing practice.

This book brings together contributions on various aspects of the creative process of a Northern Irish author, Jan Carson, from the production to the reception of her works. Readers will gain an insight into her personality through a range of first-hand accounts and reflections on her writing practice. Coupled with scholarly articles by specialists in Northern Irish literature and culture, these various accounts offer a glimpse into the writer’s craft. This publication also includes the exclusive translation of two short stories written by Jan Carson. The book highlights the collaboration between the author and Université de Lorraine students, secondary school pupils, book professionals and the general public, and looks back on the fourth edition of the ARIEL residency.

The ARIEL series (Auteur en résidence internationale en Lorraine) is a record of the four-month stay of a foreign author at Université de Lorraine. Each volume offers a glimpse into the authors’ creative process, featuring manuscript excerpts, reflections on their writing, and the translation of their work. This series captures the dynamic residency experience, highlighting the strong relationship that ties the invited author to the students, pupils, and readers of the Lorraine region.