Edna O’Brien stands as one of the foremost chroniclers of the female experience in the twentieth century. Her body of work, encompassing novels, short stories, and plays, delves deeply into the intimate lives of her characters. O’Brien fearlessly tackled themes of female sexuality and societal constraints, earning both acclaim and controversy. Her distinctive voice and profound understanding of human psychology make her an enduring literary figure.
The acclaimed author describes her convent school education in Ireland, the scandal that ensued upon the publication of her first novel, and the wild 1960s parties that introduced her to people from all walks of life.
This novel tells the story of two Irish girls, Caithleen Brady and Bridget Brennan, and their escape from a life filled with countryside and convent to the allure and the crowds, lights and noise of Dublin.
O'Brien's latest novel charts the quick and critical demise of relations between "the warring sons of warring sons" fighting over inherited land in the countryside of western Ireland.
