"Edna O'Brien is one of the greatest writers in the English-speaking world." -- New York Times Book Review
Edna O'Brien (b. 1930), an award-winning Irish author of novels, plays, and short stories, has been hailed as one of the greatest chroniclers of the female experience in the twentieth century. She is the 2011 recipient of the Frank OConnor Prize, awarded for her short stories.
In 'House of Splendid Isolation', the heart-breaking dilemmas and the noble and bloody history of Ireland come vividly to life in the tale of Josie, a widow living in a solitary house outside an Irish village, whose home becomes the hideout of an IRA terrorist. The acclaimed author of House of Splendid Isolation and Down by the River describes growing up in rural County Clare, from her days in a convent school to her first kiss to her eventual migration to England. Weaving her own personal history with the history of Ireland, she effortlessly melds local customs and ancient lore with the fascinating people and events that shaped her young life. The result is a colorful and timeless narrative that captures perfectly the heart and soul of this harshly beautiful country.
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