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The Drowned": A Missing Person Mystery in 1950s Ireland
In John Banville's "The Drowned," a missing woman's case unfolds in 1950s Ireland, focusing on the dysfunctional characters surrounding the mystery, with pathologists Garrett Quirke and inspector St. John Strafford investigating the disappearance along the Wicklow coast, uncovering secrets and a com...
The Drowned": A Missing Person Mystery in 1950s Ireland
In John Banville's "The Drowned," a missing woman's case unfolds in 1950s Ireland, focusing on the dysfunctional characters surrounding the mystery, with pathologists Garrett Quirke and inspector St. John Strafford investigating the disappearance along the Wicklow coast, uncovering secrets and a com...
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Grace": A Booker Prize-Winning Novel Depicting the Irish Potato Famine
Paul Lynch's "Grace," winner of the 2023 Booker Prize, is a historical novel set in 1845 Ireland during the Great Famine, following a 14-year-old girl disguised as a boy who journeys through the country, encountering poverty, hunger, and moral dilemmas.
Grace": A Booker Prize-Winning Novel Depicting the Irish Potato Famine
Paul Lynch's "Grace," winner of the 2023 Booker Prize, is a historical novel set in 1845 Ireland during the Great Famine, following a 14-year-old girl disguised as a boy who journeys through the country, encountering poverty, hunger, and moral dilemmas.
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Haunted Rental: A Novel Explores Anxieties of London's Housing Crisis
Róisín Lanigan's "I Want to Go Home But I'm Already There" follows Áine and Elliot as they move into a seemingly undesirable London rental, exploring Áine's growing unease and the psychic toll of renting in a gentrified city, contrasting with Elliot's dismissive attitude.
Haunted Rental: A Novel Explores Anxieties of London's Housing Crisis
Róisín Lanigan's "I Want to Go Home But I'm Already There" follows Áine and Elliot as they move into a seemingly undesirable London rental, exploring Áine's growing unease and the psychic toll of renting in a gentrified city, contrasting with Elliot's dismissive attitude.
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Death of Celebrated Irish Novelist Jennifer Johnston at 95
Jennifer Johnston, a celebrated Irish novelist known for her insightful portrayal of family relationships and political violence in works like "Shadows on Our Skin" and "The Railway Station Man," died at age 95, leaving a significant legacy in Irish and world literature.
Death of Celebrated Irish Novelist Jennifer Johnston at 95
Jennifer Johnston, a celebrated Irish novelist known for her insightful portrayal of family relationships and political violence in works like "Shadows on Our Skin" and "The Railway Station Man," died at age 95, leaving a significant legacy in Irish and world literature.
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O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month": Female Desire and Disillusionment
Edna O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month" (1965) follows Ellen, a young Irish woman in London, who seeks sexual liberation on the French Riviera after a separation, only to encounter exploitation and disillusionment, highlighting the complex realities of female freedom in a repressed society.
O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month": Female Desire and Disillusionment
Edna O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month" (1965) follows Ellen, a young Irish woman in London, who seeks sexual liberation on the French Riviera after a separation, only to encounter exploitation and disillusionment, highlighting the complex realities of female freedom in a repressed society.
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Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
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Death of Irish Poet Paul Durcan at 80
Irish poet Paul Durcan died aged 80; his 22 poetry collections, known for their surrealism, humor, and social commentary, established him as a significant figure in Irish literature.

Death of Irish Poet Paul Durcan at 80
Irish poet Paul Durcan died aged 80; his 22 poetry collections, known for their surrealism, humor, and social commentary, established him as a significant figure in Irish literature.
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The Bee Sting": Irish Writer Explores Post-Celtic Tiger Family Dysfunction
Paul Murray's "The Bee Sting," a 2023 Booker Prize finalist, uses the metaphor of bees losing their memory from pesticides to portray the fractured Barnes family's struggle to reconnect after Ireland's Celtic Tiger economic boom ended in 2008, leaving them adrift and disconnected.

The Bee Sting": Irish Writer Explores Post-Celtic Tiger Family Dysfunction
Paul Murray's "The Bee Sting," a 2023 Booker Prize finalist, uses the metaphor of bees losing their memory from pesticides to portray the fractured Barnes family's struggle to reconnect after Ireland's Celtic Tiger economic boom ended in 2008, leaving them adrift and disconnected.
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Rediscovered Friel Short Stories Showcase Literary Brilliance
A reissue of Brian Friel's short stories, published in the 1970s, showcases his talent for witty, lively tales of country folk in northwest Ireland; the collection features memorable characters and sharp dialogue, set in his fictional Ballybeg.

Rediscovered Friel Short Stories Showcase Literary Brilliance
A reissue of Brian Friel's short stories, published in the 1970s, showcases his talent for witty, lively tales of country folk in northwest Ireland; the collection features memorable characters and sharp dialogue, set in his fictional Ballybeg.
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Death of Celebrated Irish Novelist Jennifer Johnston
Award-winning Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston, who died aged 95 on Tuesday, was born in Dublin but adopted Londonderry as her home, living there for over 40 years; her novel "Shadows on Our Skin", set in Derry during the 1970s, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1977.

Death of Celebrated Irish Novelist Jennifer Johnston
Award-winning Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston, who died aged 95 on Tuesday, was born in Dublin but adopted Londonderry as her home, living there for over 40 years; her novel "Shadows on Our Skin", set in Derry during the 1970s, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1977.
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Wild Houses": Barrett's Exploration of Marginal Irish Life
Colin Barrett's 2023 novel, "Wild Houses," a Booker-longlisted work focusing on a poorly-planned kidnapping in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, showcases his characteristic exploration of marginal characters and small-town life, earning him the Nero debut fiction award and now released in paperback.

Wild Houses": Barrett's Exploration of Marginal Irish Life
Colin Barrett's 2023 novel, "Wild Houses," a Booker-longlisted work focusing on a poorly-planned kidnapping in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, showcases his characteristic exploration of marginal characters and small-town life, earning him the Nero debut fiction award and now released in paperback.
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Rooney's "Intermezzo" Fuels Irish Literary Boom and Sparks Debate
Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo," published in September 2024, became an international bestseller, impacting the Irish literary scene by inspiring more female authors and influencing the rise of campus novels with explicit sex scenes, while also receiving criticism for its focus on privileged characters.

Rooney's "Intermezzo" Fuels Irish Literary Boom and Sparks Debate
Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo," published in September 2024, became an international bestseller, impacting the Irish literary scene by inspiring more female authors and influencing the rise of campus novels with explicit sex scenes, while also receiving criticism for its focus on privileged characters.
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