Colm Tóibín is an acclaimed Irish novelist, best known for Brooklyn and The Master, exploring themes of identity, exile, and belonging.
A seminal figure of modernist literature, James Joyce was an Irish novelist, short story writer, and poet. His works, including 'Ulysses' and 'Dubliners', revolutionized the modern novel.
An Irish poet whose work is deeply rooted in the rural landscape of County Monaghan. His writing captured the harsh realities and profound beauty of everyday Irish life, elevating the ordinary to the extraordinary.
An Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright who wrote in both English and Irish. An outspoken Irish republican, his work was filled with the vibrant, witty, and often tragic voice of Dublin's working class.
One of Ireland's most celebrated authors of psychological suspense. Liz Nugent's novels — including Unravelling Oliver, Lying in Wait and Strange Sally Diamond — have made her a fixture of the Irish bestseller lists and a favourite among peers.
A wide-ranging profile of Colm Tóibín published in the Sunday Independent's Life magazine, in which the Enniscorthy-born novelist reflects on 'Brooklyn', his teaching in New York, and the pull of home. Timed to accompany his forthcoming appearance at the National Library of Ireland.
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