About Quote by Kevin Barry
“I think the language as spoken in Limerick and Cork has not really been written; 'City of Bohane' is a combination of the two. Bohane is a little kingdom. When I began writing it, I realised that it was in the future and that it was a place that didn't care about anything that happened outside it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: City of Bohane by Kevin Barry, 2011
The fictional city blends dialects, creating a timeless, insulated realm detached from external events.
In simple terms: A made‑up city mixes accents and ignores the outside world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative worlds that stand apart.
Themes
creativity
language
isolation
world‑building
Mood
reflective
imaginative
Type
literary
world‑building
When to use this quote
- writing
- role‑playing games
- theatre design
- urban planning
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
dialect
fictional geography
future setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape a community’s identity?
- What are the risks of ignoring external influences?
A Different Perspective
The isolation may limit relevance to real audiences.
