New collection from Martina Evans, winner of the Pigott Poetry Prize 2022.
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Martina Evans is an Irish writer whose works delve into the intricacies of family dynamics and tradition. Her writing is characterized by a raw honesty and a sensitive portrayal of life within the context of a small community. Evans masterfully blends poetry and prose to capture the complexity of human emotions and daily existence. Her texts resonate with a strong voice that reflects her Irish roots and life experiences.



- 2023
- 2021
Highly anticipated new collection from the author of 2018's acclaimed Now We Can Talk Openly About Men.
- 2001
No Drinking, No Dancing, No Doctors
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Tells the story of Beulah Kingston, who in her late sixties is still almost as tall and headstrong as on her wedding day in 1944. Born a Poleite, her zest for life has tested her simple faith to the limit. Now, with the prospect of hospital, she examines the true passion of her youth.