Thirsty for Irish literature? The title of this feature is a line from The Workman’s Friend“, a poem by Flann O’Brien.
Per capita and per other metrics of cultural vitality, no one can say that Ireland hasn’t more than paid her literary dues. James Joyce, Frank O’Connor, Beckett, Heaney, Synge, Wilde: this small, struggle-besotted nation has brought great cultural treasures to the world.
suggested reading list
- About At Swim Two Birds, by Flann O’Brien
- Are You Somebody, by Nuala O’Faolain
