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Cuerpo de Profesores Educación Secundaria. Especialidad Inglés. Tema 58. TOPIC 58: POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EVOLUTION OF THE UK AND IRELAND SINCE 1945. THEIR PRESENCE IN EUROPE. LITERARY BACKGROUND. OUTLINE 1. Introduction 2. Historical background 2.1. Social evolution 2.2. Political evolution 2.3. Economic evolution 3. The UK’s and Ireland’s presence in Europe 3.1. Brexit 4. Literary Panorama 4.1. Novels 4.1.1. Novels in the UK 4.1.2. Novels in Ireland 4.2. Drama 4.2.1. Drama in the UK 4.2.2. Drama in Ireland 4.3. Poetry 4.3.1. Poetry in the UK 4.3.2. Poetry in Ireland 5. Relevance of this topic in the classroom 6. Conclusion 7. Bibliography 1. INTRODUCTION The United Kingdom and Ireland share a complex history marked by conflict and division, with Ireland gaining independence in 1922, except for Northern Ireland which remains part of the UK to this day. Since 1945, both nations have undergone significant social, political and economic transformations, as will be analysed throughout the topic. In the UK, the post-war era saw the establishment of the welfare state, including the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948. The 1960s brought social liberation and cultural revolution...